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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,864.14, 19,262.39 and 10,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,864.14, 19,262.39 and 10,351.96 is: 15,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,864.14 : 19,262.39 = 10,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,864.14/19,262.39 = 10,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,864.14x = 19,262.39 × 10,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,864.14x = 199,403,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,403,490.78/12,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.72

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