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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.10, 19,221.30 and 10,959.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.10, 19,221.30 and 10,959.30 is: 16,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.10 : 19,221.30 = 10,959.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.10/19,221.30 = 10,959.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.10x = 19,221.30 × 10,959.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.10x = 210,651,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,651,993.09/12,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,449.35

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