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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.90, 29,955.15 and 10,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.90, 29,955.15 and 10,102.90 is: 15,152.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.90 : 29,955.15 = 10,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.90/29,955.15 = 10,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.90x = 29,955.15 × 10,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.90x = 302,633,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,633,884.94/19,972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.23

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