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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.24, 29,962.70 and 10,610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.24, 29,962.70 and 10,610.81 is: 15,917.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.24 : 29,962.70 = 10,610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.24/29,962.70 = 10,610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.24x = 29,962.70 × 10,610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.24x = 317,928,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,928,463.73/19,973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,917.72

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