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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,012.38, 19,518.58 and 10,431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,012.38, 19,518.58 and 10,431.72 is: 15,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,012.38 : 19,518.58 = 10,431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,012.38/19,518.58 = 10,431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,012.38x = 19,518.58 × 10,431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,012.38x = 203,612,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,612,361.36/13,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,647.59

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