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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,989.22, 19,497.62 and 10,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,989.22, 19,497.62 and 10,553.45 is: 15,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,989.22 : 19,497.62 = 10,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,989.22/19,497.62 = 10,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,989.22x = 19,497.62 × 10,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,989.22x = 205,767,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,767,007.53/12,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.37

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