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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741, 29,572.44 and 10,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741, 29,572.44 and 10,366.96 is: 15,529.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741 : 29,572.44 = 10,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741/29,572.44 = 10,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741x = 29,572.44 × 10,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741x = 306,576,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,576,302.58/19,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,529.93

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