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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,885.39, 19,313.10 and 10,549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,885.39, 19,313.10 and 10,549.35 is: 15,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,885.39 : 19,313.10 = 10,549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,885.39/19,313.10 = 10,549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,885.39x = 19,313.10 × 10,549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,885.39x = 203,740,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,740,651.49/12,885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,811.76

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