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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.20, 29,398.98 and 7,916.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.20, 29,398.98 and 7,916.42 is: 11,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.20 : 29,398.98 = 7,916.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.20/29,398.98 = 7,916.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.20x = 29,398.98 × 7,916.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.20x = 232,734,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,734,673.25/19,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,867.44

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