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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,779.60, 19,151.40 and 10,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,779.60, 19,151.40 and 10,151.60 is: 15,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,779.60 : 19,151.40 = 10,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,779.60/19,151.40 = 10,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,779.60x = 19,151.40 × 10,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,779.60x = 194,417,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,417,352.24/12,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.10

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