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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.67, 29,283.88 and 4,731.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.67, 29,283.88 and 4,731.57 is: 7,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.67 : 29,283.88 = 4,731.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.67/29,283.88 = 4,731.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.67x = 29,283.88 × 4,731.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.67x = 138,558,728.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,558,728.09/19,522.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.32

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