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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,819.63, 19,185.71 and 10,741.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,819.63, 19,185.71 and 10,741.98 is: 16,076.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,819.63 : 19,185.71 = 10,741.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,819.63/19,185.71 = 10,741.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,819.63x = 19,185.71 × 10,741.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,819.63x = 206,092,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,092,591.77/12,819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,076.32

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