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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.60, 19,344.90 and 10,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.60, 19,344.90 and 10,280.60 is: 15,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.60 : 19,344.90 = 10,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.60/19,344.90 = 10,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.60x = 19,344.90 × 10,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.60x = 198,877,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,877,178.94/12,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.56

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