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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.74, 18,803.70 and 10,093.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.74, 18,803.70 and 10,093.98 is: 15,148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.74 : 18,803.70 = 10,093.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.74/18,803.70 = 10,093.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.74x = 18,803.70 × 10,093.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.74x = 189,804,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,804,171.73/12,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.29

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