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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.54, 29,580.30 and 7,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.54, 29,580.30 and 7,246.15 is: 10,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.54 : 29,580.30 = 7,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.54/29,580.30 = 7,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.54x = 29,580.30 × 7,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.54x = 214,343,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,343,290.85/19,735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.78

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