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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.48, 29,157.96 and 6,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.48, 29,157.96 and 6,960.12 is: 10,437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.48 : 29,157.96 = 6,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.48/29,157.96 = 6,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.48x = 29,157.96 × 6,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.48x = 202,942,900.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,942,900.56/19,443.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.58

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