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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.52, 29,170.08 and 6,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.52, 29,170.08 and 6,969.60 is: 10,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.52 : 29,170.08 = 6,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.52/29,170.08 = 6,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.52x = 29,170.08 × 6,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.52x = 203,303,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,303,789.57/19,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.82

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