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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,819.46, 19,245.59 and 10,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,819.46, 19,245.59 and 10,883.96 is: 16,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,819.46 : 19,245.59 = 10,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,819.46/19,245.59 = 10,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,819.46x = 19,245.59 × 10,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,819.46x = 209,468,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,468,231.74/12,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,339.86

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