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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,871.80, 19,307.70 and 10,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,871.80, 19,307.70 and 10,279.80 is: 15,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,871.80 : 19,307.70 = 10,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,871.80/19,307.70 = 10,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,871.80x = 19,307.70 × 10,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,871.80x = 198,479,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,479,294.46/12,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.70

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