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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.60, 19,449.60 and 10,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.60, 19,449.60 and 10,054.40 is: 15,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.60 : 19,449.60 = 10,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.60/19,449.60 = 10,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.60x = 19,449.60 × 10,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.60x = 195,554,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,554,058.24/12,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.30

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