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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,397.89, 29,109.57 and 10,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,397.89, 29,109.57 and 10,639 is: 15,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,397.89 : 29,109.57 = 10,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,397.89/29,109.57 = 10,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,397.89x = 29,109.57 × 10,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,397.89x = 309,696,715.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,696,715.23/19,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,965.48

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