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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,664.28, 29,488.59 and 7,181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,664.28, 29,488.59 and 7,181.46 is: 10,769.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,664.28 : 29,488.59 = 7,181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,664.28/29,488.59 = 7,181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,664.28x = 29,488.59 × 7,181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,664.28x = 211,771,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,771,129.54/19,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.33

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