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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.12, 29,196.90 and 6,986.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.12, 29,196.90 and 6,986.88 is: 10,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.12 : 29,196.90 = 6,986.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.12/29,196.90 = 6,986.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.12x = 29,196.90 × 6,986.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.12x = 203,995,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,995,236.67/19,473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.73

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