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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.79, 29,903.78 and 7,456.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.79, 29,903.78 and 7,456.39 is: 11,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.79 : 29,903.78 = 7,456.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.79/29,903.78 = 7,456.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.79x = 29,903.78 × 7,456.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.79x = 222,974,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,974,190.04/19,930.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.42

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