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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,875.74, 19,280.94 and 10,790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,875.74, 19,280.94 and 10,790.26 is: 16,158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,875.74 : 19,280.94 = 10,790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,875.74/19,280.94 = 10,790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,875.74x = 19,280.94 × 10,790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,875.74x = 208,046,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,046,355.64/12,875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,158.01

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