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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,944.78, 29,907.86 and 10,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,944.78, 29,907.86 and 10,595.76 is: 15,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,944.78 : 29,907.86 = 10,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,944.78/29,907.86 = 10,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,944.78x = 29,907.86 × 10,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,944.78x = 316,896,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,896,453.69/19,944.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.69

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