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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,834.63, 19,251.72 and 10,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,834.63, 19,251.72 and 10,638.72 is: 15,957.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,834.63 : 19,251.72 = 10,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,834.63/19,251.72 = 10,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,834.63x = 19,251.72 × 10,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,834.63x = 204,813,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,813,658.60/12,834.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.89

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