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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,771.60, 19,139.40 and 10,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,771.60, 19,139.40 and 10,143.60 is: 15,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,771.60 : 19,139.40 = 10,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,771.60/19,139.40 = 10,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,771.60x = 19,139.40 × 10,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,771.60x = 194,142,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,142,417.84/12,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.10

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