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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.39, 29,709.75 and 10,437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.39, 29,709.75 and 10,437.03 is: 15,662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.39 : 29,709.75 = 10,437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.39/29,709.75 = 10,437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.39x = 29,709.75 × 10,437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.39x = 310,081,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,081,552.04/19,797.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.75

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