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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564, 29,350.32 and 7,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564, 29,350.32 and 7,252 is: 10,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564 : 29,350.32 = 7,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564/29,350.32 = 7,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564x = 29,350.32 × 7,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564x = 212,848,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,848,520.64/19,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.60

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