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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.40, 19,217.10 and 10,843.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.40, 19,217.10 and 10,843.10 is: 16,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.40 : 19,217.10 = 10,843.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.40/19,217.10 = 10,843.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.40x = 19,217.10 × 10,843.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.40x = 208,372,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,372,937.01/12,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,264.65

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