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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,936.96, 19,317.74 and 10,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,936.96, 19,317.74 and 10,274.58 is: 15,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,936.96 : 19,317.74 = 10,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,936.96/19,317.74 = 10,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,936.96x = 19,317.74 × 10,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,936.96x = 198,481,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,481,613.68/12,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,342.21

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