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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,426.81, 29,146.34 and 6,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,426.81, 29,146.34 and 6,946.56 is: 10,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,426.81 : 29,146.34 = 6,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,426.81/29,146.34 = 6,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,426.81x = 29,146.34 × 6,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,426.81x = 202,466,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,466,799.59/19,426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.03

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