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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.68, 19,209.73 and 10,896.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.68, 19,209.73 and 10,896.10 is: 16,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.68 : 19,209.73 = 10,896.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.68/19,209.73 = 10,896.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.68x = 19,209.73 × 10,896.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.68x = 209,311,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,311,139.05/12,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,290.48

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