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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.79, 29,294.10 and 10,787.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.79, 29,294.10 and 10,787.97 is: 16,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.79 : 29,294.10 = 10,787.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.79/29,294.10 = 10,787.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.79x = 29,294.10 × 10,787.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.79x = 316,023,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,023,871.98/19,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.34

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