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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.48, 19,388.26 and 10,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.48, 19,388.26 and 10,697.85 is: 16,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.48 : 19,388.26 = 10,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.48/19,388.26 = 10,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.48x = 19,388.26 × 10,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.48x = 207,412,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,412,670.50/12,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.26

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