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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,383.78, 29,051.28 and 10,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,383.78, 29,051.28 and 10,498.77 is: 15,734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,383.78 : 29,051.28 = 10,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,383.78/29,051.28 = 10,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,383.78x = 29,051.28 × 10,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,383.78x = 305,002,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,002,706.93/19,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,734.94

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