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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,825.72, 19,216.70 and 10,361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,825.72, 19,216.70 and 10,361.70 is: 15,524.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,825.72 : 19,216.70 = 10,361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,825.72/19,216.70 = 10,361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,825.72x = 19,216.70 × 10,361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,825.72x = 199,117,680.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,117,680.39/12,825.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.87

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