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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.41, 29,628.33 and 7,273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.41, 29,628.33 and 7,273.19 is: 10,914.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.41 : 29,628.33 = 7,273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.41/29,628.33 = 7,273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.41x = 29,628.33 × 7,273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.41x = 215,492,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,492,561.18/19,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.11

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