Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,926, 19,396 and 10,010
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,926, 19,396 and 10,010 is: 15,020.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,926 : 19,396 = 10,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,926/19,396 = 10,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,926x = 19,396 × 10,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,926x = 194,153,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,153,960/12,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,020.42
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