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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.88, 29,662 and 7,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.88, 29,662 and 7,454 is: 11,184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.88 : 29,662 = 7,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.88/29,662 = 7,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.88x = 29,662 × 7,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.88x = 221,100,548
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,100,548/19,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,184.27

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