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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,805.63, 19,174.78 and 10,293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,805.63, 19,174.78 and 10,293.48 is: 15,413.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,805.63 : 19,174.78 = 10,293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,805.63/19,174.78 = 10,293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,805.63x = 19,174.78 × 10,293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,805.63x = 197,375,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,375,256.25/12,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.17

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