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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.93, 29,272.46 and 4,723.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.93, 29,272.46 and 4,723.82 is: 7,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.93 : 29,272.46 = 4,723.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.93/29,272.46 = 4,723.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.93x = 29,272.46 × 4,723.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.93x = 138,277,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,277,771.79/19,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.74

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