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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.36, 29,949.84 and 10,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.36, 29,949.84 and 10,125.12 is: 15,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.36 : 29,949.84 = 10,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.36/29,949.84 = 10,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.36x = 29,949.84 × 10,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.36x = 303,245,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,245,723.98/19,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.91

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