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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,397.16, 29,104.38 and 10,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,397.16, 29,104.38 and 10,161 is: 15,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,397.16 : 29,104.38 = 10,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,397.16/29,104.38 = 10,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,397.16x = 29,104.38 × 10,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,397.16x = 295,729,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,729,605.18/19,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.03

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