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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.98, 29,590.11 and 10,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.98, 29,590.11 and 10,358.82 is: 15,542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.98 : 29,590.11 = 10,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.98/29,590.11 = 10,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.98x = 29,590.11 × 10,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.98x = 306,518,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,518,623.27/19,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,542.77

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