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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926.44, 19,389.66 and 10,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,926.44, 19,389.66 and 10,317.16 is: 15,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,926.44 : 19,389.66 = 10,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,926.44/19,389.66 = 10,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,926.44x = 19,389.66 × 10,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,926.44x = 200,046,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,046,224.57/12,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.74

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