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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.14, 19,347.20 and 10,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.14, 19,347.20 and 10,317.48 is: 15,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.14 : 19,347.20 = 10,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.14/19,347.20 = 10,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.14x = 19,347.20 × 10,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.14x = 199,614,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,614,349.06/12,898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.21

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