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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,950.80, 19,426.20 and 10,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,950.80, 19,426.20 and 10,445.20 is: 15,667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,950.80 : 19,426.20 = 10,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,950.80/19,426.20 = 10,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,950.80x = 19,426.20 × 10,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,950.80x = 202,910,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,910,544.24/12,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,667.80

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