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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,670, 29,524.44 and 10,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,670, 29,524.44 and 10,436 is: 15,664.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,670 : 29,524.44 = 10,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,670/29,524.44 = 10,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,670x = 29,524.44 × 10,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,670x = 308,117,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,117,055.84/19,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,664.31

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