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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.24, 29,965.70 and 10,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.24, 29,965.70 and 10,612.81 is: 15,920.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.24 : 29,965.70 = 10,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.24/29,965.70 = 10,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.24x = 29,965.70 × 10,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.24x = 318,020,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,020,280.62/19,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.72

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