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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.39, 19,395.82 and 10,302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.39, 19,395.82 and 10,302.10 is: 15,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.39 : 19,395.82 = 10,302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.39/19,395.82 = 10,302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.39x = 19,395.82 × 10,302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.39x = 199,817,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,817,641.61/12,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.07

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