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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.76, 29,351.28 and 7,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.76, 29,351.28 and 7,266.72 is: 10,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.76 : 29,351.28 = 7,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.76/29,351.28 = 7,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.76x = 29,351.28 × 7,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.76x = 213,287,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,287,533.40/19,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.38

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