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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.40, 29,955.90 and 10,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.40, 29,955.90 and 10,103.40 is: 15,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.40 : 29,955.90 = 10,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.40/29,955.90 = 10,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.40x = 29,955.90 × 10,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.40x = 302,656,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,656,440.06/19,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.98

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