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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.76, 29,305.90 and 7,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.76, 29,305.90 and 7,694.68 is: 11,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.76 : 29,305.90 = 7,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.76/29,305.90 = 7,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.76x = 29,305.90 × 7,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.76x = 225,499,522.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,499,522.61/19,542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.78

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