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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,731.98, 29,601.88 and 7,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,731.98, 29,601.88 and 7,252.11 is: 10,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,731.98 : 29,601.88 = 7,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,731.98/29,601.88 = 7,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,731.98x = 29,601.88 × 7,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,731.98x = 214,676,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,676,008.98/19,731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,879.60

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