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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.33, 29,437.59 and 7,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.33, 29,437.59 and 7,147.42 is: 10,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.33 : 29,437.59 = 7,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.33/29,437.59 = 7,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.33x = 29,437.59 × 7,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.33x = 210,402,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,402,819.52/19,630.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,718.25

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