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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,865.41, 19,264.32 and 10,353.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,865.41, 19,264.32 and 10,353.24 is: 15,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,865.41 : 19,264.32 = 10,353.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,865.41/19,264.32 = 10,353.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,865.41x = 19,264.32 × 10,353.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,865.41x = 199,448,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,448,128.40/12,865.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.66

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