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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,809.80, 19,214.70 and 10,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,809.80, 19,214.70 and 10,217.80 is: 15,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,809.80 : 19,214.70 = 10,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,809.80/19,214.70 = 10,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,809.80x = 19,214.70 × 10,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,809.80x = 196,331,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,331,961.66/12,809.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.70

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