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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,982.98, 29,974.47 and 10,125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,982.98, 29,974.47 and 10,125.08 is: 15,187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,982.98 : 29,974.47 = 10,125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,982.98/29,974.47 = 10,125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,982.98x = 29,974.47 × 10,125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,982.98x = 303,493,803.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,493,803.92/19,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.62

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