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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.40, 19,433.97 and 10,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.40, 19,433.97 and 10,608.68 is: 15,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.40 : 19,433.97 = 10,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.40/19,433.97 = 10,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.40x = 19,433.97 × 10,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.40x = 206,168,768.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,168,768.86/12,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,985.30

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