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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.77, 19,159.29 and 10,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.77, 19,159.29 and 10,337.40 is: 15,475.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.77 : 19,159.29 = 10,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.77/19,159.29 = 10,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.77x = 19,159.29 × 10,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.77x = 198,057,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,057,244.45/12,797.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.92

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