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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452.43, 29,183.82 and 6,973.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452.43, 29,183.82 and 6,973.72 is: 10,462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452.43 : 29,183.82 = 6,973.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452.43/29,183.82 = 6,973.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452.43x = 29,183.82 × 6,973.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452.43x = 203,519,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,519,789.21/19,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.44

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