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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.96, 29,934.78 and 7,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.96, 29,934.78 and 7,641 is: 11,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.96 : 29,934.78 = 7,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.96/29,934.78 = 7,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.96x = 29,934.78 × 7,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.96x = 228,731,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,731,653.98/19,953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.97

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