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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,570.62, 29,317.05 and 10,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,570.62, 29,317.05 and 10,783.74 is: 16,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,570.62 : 29,317.05 = 10,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,570.62/29,317.05 = 10,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,570.62x = 29,317.05 × 10,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,570.62x = 316,147,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,147,444.77/19,570.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.19

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