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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.62, 29,271.96 and 4,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.62, 29,271.96 and 4,723.48 is: 7,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.62 : 29,271.96 = 4,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.62/29,271.96 = 4,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.62x = 29,271.96 × 4,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.62x = 138,265,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,265,517.62/19,514.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.23

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