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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,819.60, 19,211.40 and 10,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,819.60, 19,211.40 and 10,191.60 is: 15,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,819.60 : 19,211.40 = 10,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,819.60/19,211.40 = 10,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,819.60x = 19,211.40 × 10,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,819.60x = 195,794,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,794,904.24/12,819.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,273.09

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