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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,674.45, 29,514.74 and 7,988.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,674.45, 29,514.74 and 7,988.49 is: 11,983.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,674.45 : 29,514.74 = 7,988.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,674.45/29,514.74 = 7,988.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,674.45x = 29,514.74 × 7,988.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,674.45x = 235,778,205.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,778,205.34/19,674.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.98

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