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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,487.06, 29,246.92 and 10,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,487.06, 29,246.92 and 10,132.82 is: 15,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,487.06 : 29,246.92 = 10,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,487.06/29,246.92 = 10,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,487.06x = 29,246.92 × 10,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,487.06x = 296,353,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,353,775.91/19,487.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.72

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