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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.32, 29,879.43 and 10,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.32, 29,879.43 and 10,053.52 is: 15,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.32 : 29,879.43 = 10,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.32/29,879.43 = 10,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.32x = 29,879.43 × 10,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.32x = 300,393,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,393,391.25/19,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.60

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