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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.40, 29,356.76 and 7,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.40, 29,356.76 and 7,901.40 is: 11,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.40 : 29,356.76 = 7,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.40/29,356.76 = 7,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.40x = 29,356.76 × 7,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.40x = 231,959,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,959,503.46/19,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,855.60

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