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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.72, 29,966.90 and 10,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.72, 29,966.90 and 10,604.82 is: 15,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.72 : 29,966.90 = 10,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.72/29,966.90 = 10,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.72x = 29,966.90 × 10,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.72x = 317,793,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,793,527.43/19,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,917.76

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