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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.97, 29,629.12 and 7,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.97, 29,629.12 and 7,273.74 is: 10,914.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.97 : 29,629.12 = 7,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.97/29,629.12 = 7,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.97x = 29,629.12 × 7,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.97x = 215,514,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,514,515.31/19,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.91

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