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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,579.67, 29,381.85 and 10,236.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,579.67, 29,381.85 and 10,236.53 is: 15,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,579.67 : 29,381.85 = 10,236.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,579.67/29,381.85 = 10,236.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,579.67x = 29,381.85 × 10,236.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,579.67x = 300,768,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,768,188.98/19,579.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.25

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