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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,924.83, 19,299.69 and 10,262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,924.83, 19,299.69 and 10,262.46 is: 15,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924.83 : 19,299.69 = 10,262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924.83/19,299.69 = 10,262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924.83x = 19,299.69 × 10,262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924.83x = 198,062,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,062,296.64/12,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.17

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