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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.59, 29,962.89 and 7,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.59, 29,962.89 and 7,495.59 is: 11,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.59 : 29,962.89 = 7,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.59/29,962.89 = 7,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.59x = 29,962.89 × 7,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.59x = 224,589,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,589,538.66/19,969.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.58

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