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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,619.78, 29,422.31 and 7,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,619.78, 29,422.31 and 7,136.15 is: 10,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,619.78 : 29,422.31 = 7,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,619.78/29,422.31 = 7,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,619.78x = 29,422.31 × 7,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,619.78x = 209,962,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,962,108.90/19,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.56

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