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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,729.40, 19,108.07 and 10,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,729.40, 19,108.07 and 10,113.72 is: 15,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,729.40 : 19,108.07 = 10,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,729.40/19,108.07 = 10,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,729.40x = 19,108.07 × 10,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,729.40x = 193,253,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,253,669.72/12,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.68

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