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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,808.10, 19,212.15 and 10,475.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,808.10, 19,212.15 and 10,475.30 is: 15,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,808.10 : 19,212.15 = 10,475.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,808.10/19,212.15 = 10,475.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,808.10x = 19,212.15 × 10,475.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,808.10x = 201,253,034.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,253,034.90/12,808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,712.95

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