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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,671.88, 29,503.72 and 7,197.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,671.88, 29,503.72 and 7,197.78 is: 10,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,671.88 : 29,503.72 = 7,197.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,671.88/29,503.72 = 7,197.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,671.88x = 29,503.72 × 7,197.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,671.88x = 212,361,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,361,285.74/19,671.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,795.17

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