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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.39, 29,030.15 and 9,987.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.39, 29,030.15 and 9,987.09 is: 14,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.39 : 29,030.15 = 9,987.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.39/29,030.15 = 9,987.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.39x = 29,030.15 × 9,987.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.39x = 289,926,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,926,723.57/19,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.74

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