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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,890.24, 19,308.50 and 10,377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,890.24, 19,308.50 and 10,377.89 is: 15,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,890.24 : 19,308.50 = 10,377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,890.24/19,308.50 = 10,377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,890.24x = 19,308.50 × 10,377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,890.24x = 200,381,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,381,437.18/12,890.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,545.21

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