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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,377.20, 29,087.40 and 10,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,377.20, 29,087.40 and 10,629.20 is: 15,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,377.20 : 29,087.40 = 10,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,377.20/29,087.40 = 10,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,377.20x = 29,087.40 × 10,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,377.20x = 309,175,792.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,175,792.08/19,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.65

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