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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.98, 19,232.64 and 10,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.98, 19,232.64 and 10,773.33 is: 16,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.98 : 19,232.64 = 10,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.98/19,232.64 = 10,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.98x = 19,232.64 × 10,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.98x = 207,199,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,199,577.49/12,850.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.25

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