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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.80, 29,430.90 and 10,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.80, 29,430.90 and 10,245.72 is: 15,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.80 : 29,430.90 = 10,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.80/29,430.90 = 10,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.80x = 29,430.90 × 10,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.80x = 301,540,760.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,540,760.75/19,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,372.34

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