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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.78, 29,253.32 and 7,813.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.78, 29,253.32 and 7,813.91 is: 11,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.78 : 29,253.32 = 7,813.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.78/29,253.32 = 7,813.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.78x = 29,253.32 × 7,813.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.78x = 228,582,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,582,863.28/19,499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.33

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