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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.98, 19,323.72 and 10,569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.98, 19,323.72 and 10,569.18 is: 15,829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.98 : 19,323.72 = 10,569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.98/19,323.72 = 10,569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.98x = 19,323.72 × 10,569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.98x = 204,235,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,235,874.95/12,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.81

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