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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.31, 29,993.61 and 10,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.31, 29,993.61 and 10,003.28 is: 15,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.31 : 29,993.61 = 10,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.31/29,993.61 = 10,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.31x = 29,993.61 × 10,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.31x = 300,034,479.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,034,479.04/19,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.74

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