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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.08, 19,292.46 and 10,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.08, 19,292.46 and 10,277.32 is: 15,399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.08 : 19,292.46 = 10,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.08/19,292.46 = 10,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.08x = 19,292.46 × 10,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.08x = 198,274,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,274,785.01/12,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.89

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