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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.68, 29,945.44 and 10,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.68, 29,945.44 and 10,599.32 is: 15,900.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.68 : 29,945.44 = 10,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.68/29,945.44 = 10,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.68x = 29,945.44 × 10,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.68x = 317,401,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,401,301.10/19,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.53

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