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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,914.78, 29,863.24 and 10,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,914.78, 29,863.24 and 10,059.78 is: 15,085.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,914.78 : 29,863.24 = 10,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,914.78/29,863.24 = 10,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,914.78x = 29,863.24 × 10,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,914.78x = 300,417,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,417,624.49/19,914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,085.16

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