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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.84, 29,443.17 and 10,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.84, 29,443.17 and 10,261.13 is: 15,400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.84 : 29,443.17 = 10,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.84/29,443.17 = 10,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.84x = 29,443.17 × 10,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.84x = 302,120,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,120,194.98/19,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,400.28

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