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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,913.34, 29,888.46 and 10,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,913.34, 29,888.46 and 10,059.54 is: 15,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,913.34 : 29,888.46 = 10,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,913.34/29,888.46 = 10,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,913.34x = 29,888.46 × 10,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,913.34x = 300,664,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,664,158.91/19,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.63

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