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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.62, 29,444.58 and 7,937.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.62, 29,444.58 and 7,937.17 is: 11,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.62 : 29,444.58 = 7,937.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.62/29,444.58 = 7,937.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.62x = 29,444.58 × 7,937.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.62x = 233,706,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,706,637.04/19,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,900.97

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