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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.60, 19,291.93 and 10,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.60, 19,291.93 and 10,792.76 is: 16,167.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.60 : 19,291.93 = 10,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.60/19,291.93 = 10,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.60x = 19,291.93 × 10,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.60x = 208,213,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,213,046.99/12,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.37

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