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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,611.96, 29,408.71 and 7,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,611.96, 29,408.71 and 7,123.15 is: 10,681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,611.96 : 29,408.71 = 7,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,611.96/29,408.71 = 7,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,611.96x = 29,408.71 × 7,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,611.96x = 209,482,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,482,652.64/19,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.37

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