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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,985.60, 19,492.80 and 10,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,985.60, 19,492.80 and 10,076.80 is: 15,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,985.60 : 19,492.80 = 10,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,985.60/19,492.80 = 10,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,985.60x = 19,492.80 × 10,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,985.60x = 196,425,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,425,047.04/12,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.37

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