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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.61, 29,273.08 and 7,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.61, 29,273.08 and 7,035.15 is: 10,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.61 : 29,273.08 = 7,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.61/29,273.08 = 7,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.61x = 29,273.08 × 7,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.61x = 205,940,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,940,508.76/19,517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.52

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