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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,610.64, 29,437.02 and 7,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,610.64, 29,437.02 and 7,931.52 is: 11,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,610.64 : 29,437.02 = 7,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,610.64/29,437.02 = 7,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,610.64x = 29,437.02 × 7,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,610.64x = 233,480,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,480,312.87/19,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,905.80

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