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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.24, 29,465.17 and 7,948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.24, 29,465.17 and 7,948.46 is: 11,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.24 : 29,465.17 = 7,948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.24/29,465.17 = 7,948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.24x = 29,465.17 × 7,948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.24x = 234,202,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,202,685.40/19,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.67

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