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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,479.97, 29,227.24 and 10,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,479.97, 29,227.24 and 10,114.14 is: 15,174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,479.97 : 29,227.24 = 10,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,479.97/29,227.24 = 10,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,479.97x = 29,227.24 × 10,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,479.97x = 295,608,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,608,397.17/19,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.99

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