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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.98, 29,218.68 and 10,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.98, 29,218.68 and 10,108.02 is: 15,166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.98 : 29,218.68 = 10,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.98/29,218.68 = 10,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.98x = 29,218.68 × 10,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.98x = 295,343,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,343,001.81/19,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.81

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