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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.20, 29,991.60 and 10,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.20, 29,991.60 and 10,135.20 is: 15,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.20 : 29,991.60 = 10,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.20/29,991.60 = 10,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.20x = 29,991.60 × 10,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.20x = 303,970,864.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,970,864.32/19,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.15

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