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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.21, 29,266.83 and 7,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.21, 29,266.83 and 7,661.76 is: 11,484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.21 : 29,266.83 = 7,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.21/29,266.83 = 7,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.21x = 29,266.83 × 7,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.21x = 224,235,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,235,427.42/19,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.99

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