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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.48, 29,952.36 and 10,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.48, 29,952.36 and 10,717.68 is: 16,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.48 : 29,952.36 = 10,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.48/29,952.36 = 10,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.48x = 29,952.36 × 10,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.48x = 321,019,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,019,809.72/19,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,081.16

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