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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,655.52, 29,483.48 and 7,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,655.52, 29,483.48 and 7,175.44 is: 10,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,655.52 : 29,483.48 = 7,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,655.52/29,483.48 = 7,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,655.52x = 29,483.48 × 7,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,655.52x = 211,556,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,556,941.73/19,655.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.23

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