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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.68, 29,971.28 and 10,624.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.68, 29,971.28 and 10,624.46 is: 15,932.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.68 : 29,971.28 = 10,624.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.68/29,971.28 = 10,624.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.68x = 29,971.28 × 10,624.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.68x = 318,428,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,428,665.51/19,986.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.04

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