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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,855.99, 19,270.86 and 7,297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,855.99, 19,270.86 and 7,297.59 is: 10,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,855.99 : 19,270.86 = 7,297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,855.99/19,270.86 = 7,297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,855.99x = 19,270.86 × 7,297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,855.99x = 140,630,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,630,835.23/12,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.93

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