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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.16, 30,009.72 and 10,140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.16, 30,009.72 and 10,140.50 is: 15,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.16 : 30,009.72 = 10,140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.16/30,009.72 = 10,140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.16x = 30,009.72 × 10,140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.16x = 304,313,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,313,565.66/19,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.12

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