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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.05, 19,326.73 and 10,948.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.05, 19,326.73 and 10,948.41 is: 16,401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.05 : 19,326.73 = 10,948.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.05/19,326.73 = 10,948.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.05x = 19,326.73 × 10,948.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.05x = 211,596,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,596,964.00/12,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.53

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