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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,993.06, 19,484.70 and 10,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,993.06, 19,484.70 and 10,252.02 is: 15,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,993.06 : 19,484.70 = 10,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,993.06/19,484.70 = 10,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,993.06x = 19,484.70 × 10,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,993.06x = 199,757,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,757,534.09/12,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,374.17

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