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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,956.54, 29,926.14 and 10,594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,956.54, 29,926.14 and 10,594.51 is: 15,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,956.54 : 29,926.14 = 10,594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,956.54/29,926.14 = 10,594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,956.54x = 29,926.14 × 10,594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,956.54x = 317,052,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,052,789.49/19,956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.16

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