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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,469.78, 29,187.14 and 6,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,469.78, 29,187.14 and 6,986.88 is: 10,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,469.78 : 29,187.14 = 6,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,469.78/29,187.14 = 6,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,469.78x = 29,187.14 × 6,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,469.78x = 203,927,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,927,044.72/19,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.03

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