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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.58, 19,875.42 and 10,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.58, 19,875.42 and 10,132.80 is: 15,188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.58 : 19,875.42 = 10,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.58/19,875.42 = 10,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.58x = 19,875.42 × 10,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.58x = 201,393,655.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,393,655.78/13,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.54

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