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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,907.92, 19,336.20 and 10,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,907.92, 19,336.20 and 10,121.52 is: 15,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,907.92 : 19,336.20 = 10,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,907.92/19,336.20 = 10,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,907.92x = 19,336.20 × 10,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,907.92x = 195,711,735.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,711,735.02/12,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.14

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