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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,430.20, 29,166.90 and 10,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,430.20, 29,166.90 and 10,682.20 is: 16,035.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,430.20 : 29,166.90 = 10,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,430.20/29,166.90 = 10,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,430.20x = 29,166.90 × 10,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,430.20x = 311,566,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,566,659.18/19,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.18

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