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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,457.80, 29,177.82 and 6,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,457.80, 29,177.82 and 6,973 is: 10,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,457.80 : 29,177.82 = 6,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,457.80/29,177.82 = 6,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,457.80x = 29,177.82 × 6,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,457.80x = 203,456,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,456,938.86/19,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.32

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