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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,947.52, 19,431.20 and 10,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,947.52, 19,431.20 and 10,018.56 is: 15,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,947.52 : 19,431.20 = 10,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,947.52/19,431.20 = 10,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,947.52x = 19,431.20 × 10,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,947.52x = 194,672,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,672,643.07/12,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.52

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