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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,419.14, 18,631.79 and 10,201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,419.14, 18,631.79 and 10,201.73 is: 15,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,419.14 : 18,631.79 = 10,201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,419.14/18,631.79 = 10,201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,419.14x = 18,631.79 × 10,201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,419.14x = 190,076,489.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,076,489.89/12,419.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,305.13

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