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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.08, 29,229.50 and 7,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.08, 29,229.50 and 7,015.16 is: 10,516.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.08 : 29,229.50 = 7,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.08/29,229.50 = 7,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.08x = 29,229.50 × 7,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.08x = 205,049,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,049,619.22/19,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.40

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