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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,813.10, 19,231.80 and 10,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,813.10, 19,231.80 and 10,966.30 is: 16,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,813.10 : 19,231.80 = 10,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,813.10/19,231.80 = 10,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,813.10x = 19,231.80 × 10,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,813.10x = 210,901,688.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,901,688.34/12,813.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.85

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