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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,667.52, 29,505.63 and 7,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,667.52, 29,505.63 and 7,187.54 is: 10,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,667.52 : 29,505.63 = 7,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,667.52/29,505.63 = 7,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,667.52x = 29,505.63 × 7,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,667.52x = 212,072,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,072,744.95/19,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,782.89

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