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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.32, 28,975.82 and 10,429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.32, 28,975.82 and 10,429.45 is: 15,646.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.32 : 28,975.82 = 10,429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.32/28,975.82 = 10,429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.32x = 28,975.82 × 10,429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.32x = 302,201,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,201,741.31/19,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,646.52

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