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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.73, 29,977.10 and 10,126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.73, 29,977.10 and 10,126.83 is: 15,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.73 : 29,977.10 = 10,126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.73/29,977.10 = 10,126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.73x = 29,977.10 × 10,126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.73x = 303,572,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,572,995.59/19,984.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.25

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