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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.16, 29,252.88 and 10,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.16, 29,252.88 and 10,260 is: 15,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.16 : 29,252.88 = 10,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.16/29,252.88 = 10,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.16x = 29,252.88 × 10,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.16x = 300,134,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,134,548.80/19,496.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,394.55

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