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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.12, 20,963.12 and 10,161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.12, 20,963.12 and 10,161.92 is: 14,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.12 : 20,963.12 = 10,161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.12/20,963.12 = 10,161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.12x = 20,963.12 × 10,161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.12x = 213,025,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,025,548.39/15,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.42

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