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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,734.74, 29,598.92 and 7,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,734.74, 29,598.92 and 7,251.70 is: 10,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,734.74 : 29,598.92 = 7,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,734.74/29,598.92 = 7,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,734.74x = 29,598.92 × 7,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,734.74x = 214,642,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,642,488.16/19,734.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.38

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