Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.32, 29,950 and 10,100.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,954.32, 29,950 and 10,100.56 is: 15,160.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,954.32 : 29,950 = 10,100.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,954.32/29,950 = 10,100.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,954.32x = 29,950 × 10,100.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,954.32x = 302,511,772 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,511,772/19,954.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,160.21
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