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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,863.68, 19,261.73 and 10,351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,863.68, 19,261.73 and 10,351.53 is: 15,500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,863.68 : 19,261.73 = 10,351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,863.68/19,261.73 = 10,351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,863.68x = 19,261.73 × 10,351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,863.68x = 199,388,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,388,401.83/12,863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.11

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