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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.20, 29,961.60 and 10,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.20, 29,961.60 and 10,133.20 is: 15,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.20 : 29,961.60 = 10,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.20/29,961.60 = 10,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.20x = 29,961.60 × 10,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.20x = 303,606,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,606,885.12/19,991.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,187.03

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