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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,488.72, 29,215.62 and 7,005.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,488.72, 29,215.62 and 7,005.84 is: 10,502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488.72 : 29,215.62 = 7,005.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488.72/29,215.62 = 7,005.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488.72x = 29,215.62 × 7,005.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488.72x = 204,679,959.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,679,959.22/19,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.48

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