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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,652.01, 18,948.51 and 10,001.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,652.01, 18,948.51 and 10,001.73 is: 14,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,652.01 : 18,948.51 = 10,001.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,652.01/18,948.51 = 10,001.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,652.01x = 18,948.51 × 10,001.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,652.01x = 189,517,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,517,880.92/12,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,979.27

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