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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,371.73, 29,073.16 and 10,014.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,371.73, 29,073.16 and 10,014.49 is: 15,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,371.73 : 29,073.16 = 10,014.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,371.73/29,073.16 = 10,014.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,371.73x = 29,073.16 × 10,014.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,371.73x = 291,152,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,152,870.09/19,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.78

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