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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.44, 29,952.96 and 10,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.44, 29,952.96 and 10,612.40 is: 15,913.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.44 : 29,952.96 = 10,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.44/29,952.96 = 10,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.44x = 29,952.96 × 10,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.44x = 317,872,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,872,792.70/19,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,913.98

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