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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,897.30, 19,313.55 and 10,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,897.30, 19,313.55 and 10,305.30 is: 15,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,897.30 : 19,313.55 = 10,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,897.30/19,313.55 = 10,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,897.30x = 19,313.55 × 10,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,897.30x = 199,031,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,031,926.82/12,897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.06

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