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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,878.70, 19,318.05 and 10,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,878.70, 19,318.05 and 10,691.70 is: 16,037.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,878.70 : 19,318.05 = 10,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,878.70/19,318.05 = 10,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,878.70x = 19,318.05 × 10,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,878.70x = 206,542,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,542,795.19/12,878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,037.55

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