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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,827.80, 19,209.30 and 10,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,827.80, 19,209.30 and 10,235.80 is: 15,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,827.80 : 19,209.30 = 10,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,827.80/19,209.30 = 10,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,827.80x = 19,209.30 × 10,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,827.80x = 196,622,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,622,552.94/12,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.85

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