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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,446.72, 29,170.50 and 6,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,446.72, 29,170.50 and 6,967.56 is: 10,451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,446.72 : 29,170.50 = 6,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,446.72/29,170.50 = 6,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,446.72x = 29,170.50 × 6,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,446.72x = 203,247,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,247,208.98/19,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.49

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