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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,821.30, 19,199.55 and 10,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,821.30, 19,199.55 and 10,229.30 is: 15,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,821.30 : 19,199.55 = 10,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,821.30/19,199.55 = 10,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,821.30x = 19,199.55 × 10,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,821.30x = 196,397,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397,956.82/12,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,318.10

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