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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.23, 29,266.92 and 7,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.23, 29,266.92 and 7,040.32 is: 10,554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.23 : 29,266.92 = 7,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.23/29,266.92 = 7,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.23x = 29,266.92 × 7,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.23x = 206,048,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,048,409.05/19,523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.01

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