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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.10, 29,415.15 and 10,862.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.10, 29,415.15 and 10,862.10 is: 16,293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.10 : 29,415.15 = 10,862.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.10/29,415.15 = 10,862.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.10x = 29,415.15 × 10,862.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.10x = 319,510,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,510,300.82/19,610.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,293.15

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