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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.57, 29,573.76 and 7,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.57, 29,573.76 and 7,244.73 is: 10,860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.57 : 29,573.76 = 7,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.57/29,573.76 = 7,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.57x = 29,573.76 × 7,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.57x = 214,253,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,253,906.28/19,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.64

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