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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,852.90, 19,253.88 and 10,066.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,852.90, 19,253.88 and 10,066.59 is: 15,079.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,852.90 : 19,253.88 = 10,066.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,852.90/19,253.88 = 10,066.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,852.90x = 19,253.88 × 10,066.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,852.90x = 193,820,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,820,915.87/12,852.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,079.94

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