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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,749.96, 29,620.82 and 7,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,749.96, 29,620.82 and 7,266.74 is: 10,898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,749.96 : 29,620.82 = 7,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,749.96/29,620.82 = 7,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,749.96x = 29,620.82 × 7,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,749.96x = 215,246,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,246,667.59/19,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.59

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