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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.72, 29,797.92 and 7,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.72, 29,797.92 and 7,391.52 is: 11,084.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.72 : 29,797.92 = 7,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.72/29,797.92 = 7,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.72x = 29,797.92 × 7,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.72x = 220,251,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,251,921.64/19,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.24

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