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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,949.80, 19,424.70 and 10,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,949.80, 19,424.70 and 10,357.80 is: 15,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,949.80 : 19,424.70 = 10,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,949.80/19,424.70 = 10,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,949.80x = 19,424.70 × 10,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,949.80x = 201,197,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,197,157.66/12,949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.70

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