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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.08, 29,236.59 and 10,114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.08, 29,236.59 and 10,114.83 is: 15,166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.08 : 29,236.59 = 10,114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.08/29,236.59 = 10,114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.08x = 29,236.59 × 10,114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.08x = 295,723,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,723,137.63/19,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,166.78

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