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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,392.02, 18,588.04 and 10,196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,392.02, 18,588.04 and 10,196.13 is: 15,294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,392.02 : 18,588.04 = 10,196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,392.02/18,588.04 = 10,196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,392.02x = 18,588.04 × 10,196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,392.02x = 189,526,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,526,173.85/12,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.21

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