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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.60, 19,152.90 and 10,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.60, 19,152.90 and 10,152.60 is: 15,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.60 : 19,152.90 = 10,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.60/19,152.90 = 10,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.60x = 19,152.90 × 10,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.60x = 194,451,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,451,732.54/12,780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.60

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