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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,923.26, 29,888.97 and 7,440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,923.26, 29,888.97 and 7,440.26 is: 11,161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,923.26 : 29,888.97 = 7,440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,923.26/29,888.97 = 7,440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,923.26x = 29,888.97 × 7,440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,923.26x = 222,381,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,381,558.49/19,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.91

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