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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.16, 29,920.38 and 10,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.16, 29,920.38 and 10,705 is: 16,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.16 : 29,920.38 = 10,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.16/29,920.38 = 10,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.16x = 29,920.38 × 10,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.16x = 320,297,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,297,667.90/19,941.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,062.14

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