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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,427.20, 29,162.40 and 10,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,427.20, 29,162.40 and 10,679.20 is: 16,030.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,427.20 : 29,162.40 = 10,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,427.20/29,162.40 = 10,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,427.20x = 29,162.40 × 10,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,427.20x = 311,431,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,431,102.08/19,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.67

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