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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.61, 19,362.92 and 10,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.61, 19,362.92 and 10,595.25 is: 15,892.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.61 : 19,362.92 = 10,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.61/19,362.92 = 10,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.61x = 19,362.92 × 10,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.61x = 205,154,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,154,925.15/12,908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,892.88

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