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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.52, 29,949.11 and 10,099.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.52, 29,949.11 and 10,099.87 is: 15,159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.52 : 29,949.11 = 10,099.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.52/29,949.11 = 10,099.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.52x = 29,949.11 × 10,099.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.52x = 302,482,117.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,482,117.62/19,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.34

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