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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.72, 19,839.78 and 10,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.72, 19,839.78 and 10,287.12 is: 15,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.72 : 19,839.78 = 10,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.72/19,839.78 = 10,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.72x = 19,839.78 × 10,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.72x = 204,094,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,094,197.63/13,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.34

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