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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,793.76, 19,159.68 and 10,586.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,793.76, 19,159.68 and 10,586.24 is: 15,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,793.76 : 19,159.68 = 10,586.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,793.76/19,159.68 = 10,586.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,793.76x = 19,159.68 × 10,586.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,793.76x = 202,828,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,828,970.80/12,793.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,853.74

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