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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,700.64, 29,542.30 and 7,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,700.64, 29,542.30 and 7,380 is: 11,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,700.64 : 29,542.30 = 7,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,700.64/29,542.30 = 7,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,700.64x = 29,542.30 × 7,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,700.64x = 218,022,174
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,022,174/19,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.76

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