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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.70, 19,313.55 and 10,688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.70, 19,313.55 and 10,688.70 is: 16,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.70 : 19,313.55 = 10,688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.70/19,313.55 = 10,688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.70x = 19,313.55 × 10,688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.70x = 206,436,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,436,741.89/12,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.05

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