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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.54, 29,162.85 and 10,074.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.54, 29,162.85 and 10,074.21 is: 15,119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.54 : 29,162.85 = 10,074.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.54/29,162.85 = 10,074.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.54x = 29,162.85 × 10,074.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.54x = 293,792,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,792,746.68/19,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,119.38

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