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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,979.36, 29,943.84 and 10,121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,979.36, 29,943.84 and 10,121.12 is: 15,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,979.36 : 29,943.84 = 10,121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,979.36/29,943.84 = 10,121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,979.36x = 29,943.84 × 10,121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,979.36x = 303,065,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,065,197.90/19,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.91

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