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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.23, 29,936.75 and 10,109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.23, 29,936.75 and 10,109.16 is: 15,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.23 : 29,936.75 = 10,109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.23/29,936.75 = 10,109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.23x = 29,936.75 × 10,109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.23x = 302,635,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,635,345.08/19,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.53

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