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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,872.08, 19,287.96 and 10,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,872.08, 19,287.96 and 10,274.32 is: 15,395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,872.08 : 19,287.96 = 10,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,872.08/19,287.96 = 10,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,872.08x = 19,287.96 × 10,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,872.08x = 198,170,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,170,673.19/12,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.39

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