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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.30, 19,363.95 and 10,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.30, 19,363.95 and 10,317.30 is: 15,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.30 : 19,363.95 = 10,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.30/19,363.95 = 10,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.30x = 19,363.95 × 10,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.30x = 199,783,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,783,681.34/12,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,475.95

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