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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.81, 29,952.18 and 10,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.81, 29,952.18 and 10,102.01 is: 15,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.81 : 29,952.18 = 10,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.81/29,952.18 = 10,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.81x = 29,952.18 × 10,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.81x = 302,577,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,577,221.88/19,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.36

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