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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.84, 29,272.50 and 4,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.84, 29,272.50 and 4,723.84 is: 7,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.84 : 29,272.50 = 4,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.84/29,272.50 = 4,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.84x = 29,272.50 × 4,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.84x = 138,278,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,278,533.22/19,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.81

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