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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,445.72, 29,169 and 6,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,445.72, 29,169 and 6,966.56 is: 10,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,445.72 : 29,169 = 6,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,445.72/29,169 = 6,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,445.72x = 29,169 × 6,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,445.72x = 203,207,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,207,588.64/19,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.99

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