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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,974.68, 19,425.30 and 10,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,974.68, 19,425.30 and 10,086.76 is: 15,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,974.68 : 19,425.30 = 10,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,974.68/19,425.30 = 10,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,974.68x = 19,425.30 × 10,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,974.68x = 195,938,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,938,339.03/12,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.59

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