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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,806.58, 19,198.15 and 10,844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,806.58, 19,198.15 and 10,844.83 is: 16,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,806.58 : 19,198.15 = 10,844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,806.58/19,198.15 = 10,844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,806.58x = 19,198.15 × 10,844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,806.58x = 208,200,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200,673.06/12,806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.32

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