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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548, 29,326.32 and 7,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548, 29,326.32 and 7,236 is: 10,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548 : 29,326.32 = 7,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548/29,326.32 = 7,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548x = 29,326.32 × 7,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548x = 212,205,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,205,251.52/19,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,855.60

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