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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,636.64, 29,470.55 and 10,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,636.64, 29,470.55 and 10,279.52 is: 15,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,636.64 : 29,470.55 = 10,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,636.64/29,470.55 = 10,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,636.64x = 29,470.55 × 10,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,636.64x = 302,942,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,942,909.39/19,636.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.43

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