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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,921.72, 29,882.58 and 7,441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,921.72, 29,882.58 and 7,441.24 is: 11,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,921.72 : 29,882.58 = 7,441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,921.72/29,882.58 = 7,441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,921.72x = 29,882.58 × 7,441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,921.72x = 222,363,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,363,449.60/19,921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.86

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