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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.96, 29,975.94 and 10,126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.96, 29,975.94 and 10,126.06 is: 15,189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.96 : 29,975.94 = 10,126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.96/29,975.94 = 10,126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.96x = 29,975.94 × 10,126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.96x = 303,538,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,538,092.06/19,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.09

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