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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,666.44, 29,473.74 and 7,973.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,666.44, 29,473.74 and 7,973.28 is: 11,949.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,666.44 : 29,473.74 = 7,973.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,666.44/29,473.74 = 7,973.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,666.44x = 29,473.74 × 7,973.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,666.44x = 235,002,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,002,381.67/19,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,949.41

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