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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,794.08, 19,165.62 and 10,166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,794.08, 19,165.62 and 10,166.02 is: 15,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,794.08 : 19,165.62 = 10,166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,794.08/19,165.62 = 10,166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,794.08x = 19,165.62 × 10,166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,794.08x = 194,838,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,838,076.23/12,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.77

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