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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,999.69, 19,480.82 and 10,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,999.69, 19,480.82 and 10,064.25 is: 15,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,999.69 : 19,480.82 = 10,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,999.69/19,480.82 = 10,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,999.69x = 19,480.82 × 10,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,999.69x = 196,059,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,059,792.36/12,999.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.88

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