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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,644.96, 29,466.48 and 7,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,644.96, 29,466.48 and 7,332 is: 10,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,644.96 : 29,466.48 = 7,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,644.96/29,466.48 = 7,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,644.96x = 29,466.48 × 7,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,644.96x = 216,048,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,048,231.36/19,644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,997.64

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