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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,453.68, 29,185.70 and 6,974.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,453.68, 29,185.70 and 6,974.95 is: 10,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,453.68 : 29,185.70 = 6,974.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,453.68/29,185.70 = 6,974.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,453.68x = 29,185.70 × 6,974.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,453.68x = 203,568,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,568,798.22/19,453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.28

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