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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.52, 29,921.40 and 10,103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.52, 29,921.40 and 10,103.15 is: 15,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.52 : 29,921.40 = 10,103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.52/29,921.40 = 10,103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.52x = 29,921.40 × 10,103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.52x = 302,300,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,300,298.91/19,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.72

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