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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,598.73, 29,389.57 and 7,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,598.73, 29,389.57 and 7,114.60 is: 10,668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,598.73 : 29,389.57 = 7,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,598.73/29,389.57 = 7,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,598.73x = 29,389.57 × 7,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,598.73x = 209,095,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,095,034.72/19,598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.81

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