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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,814.06, 29,739.58 and 10,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,814.06, 29,739.58 and 10,461 is: 15,701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,814.06 : 29,739.58 = 10,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,814.06/29,739.58 = 10,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,814.06x = 29,739.58 × 10,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,814.06x = 311,105,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,105,746.38/19,814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,701.26

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