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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,735.64, 29,586.18 and 7,415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,735.64, 29,586.18 and 7,415 is: 11,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,735.64 : 29,586.18 = 7,415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,735.64/29,586.18 = 7,415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,735.64x = 29,586.18 × 7,415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,735.64x = 219,381,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,381,524.70/19,735.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.01

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