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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.98, 19,253.97 and 7,003.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.98, 19,253.97 and 7,003.98 is: 10,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.98 : 19,253.97 = 7,003.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.98/19,253.97 = 7,003.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.98x = 19,253.97 × 7,003.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.98x = 134,854,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,854,420.80/12,835.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,505.97

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