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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.73, 19,388.63 and 10,698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.73, 19,388.63 and 10,698.10 is: 16,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.73 : 19,388.63 = 10,698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.73/19,388.63 = 10,698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.73x = 19,388.63 × 10,698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.73x = 207,421,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,421,502.60/12,944.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.63

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