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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,995.82, 19,475.10 and 7,157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,995.82, 19,475.10 and 7,157.34 is: 10,725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,995.82 : 19,475.10 = 7,157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,995.82/19,475.10 = 7,157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,995.82x = 19,475.10 × 7,157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,995.82x = 139,389,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,389,912.23/12,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.75

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