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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,951.81, 29,946.18 and 10,098.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,951.81, 29,946.18 and 10,098.01 is: 15,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,951.81 : 29,946.18 = 10,098.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,951.81/29,946.18 = 10,098.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,951.81x = 29,946.18 × 10,098.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,951.81x = 302,396,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,396,825.10/19,951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.36

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