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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.10, 29,946.66 and 10,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.10, 29,946.66 and 10,098.33 is: 15,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.10 : 29,946.66 = 10,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.10/29,946.66 = 10,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.10x = 29,946.66 × 10,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.10x = 302,411,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,411,255.08/19,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.86

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