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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.60, 29,960.40 and 10,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.60, 29,960.40 and 10,114.40 is: 15,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.60 : 29,960.40 = 10,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.60/29,960.40 = 10,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.60x = 29,960.40 × 10,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.60x = 303,031,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,031,469.76/19,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,171.60

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