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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.50, 29,388.69 and 7,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.50, 29,388.69 and 7,112.51 is: 10,668.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.50 : 29,388.69 = 7,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.50/29,388.69 = 7,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.50x = 29,388.69 × 7,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.50x = 209,027,351.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,027,351.51/19,592.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.74

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