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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.80, 29,969.40 and 19,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.80, 29,969.40 and 19,254.80 is: 28,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.80 : 29,969.40 = 19,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.80/29,969.40 = 19,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.80x = 29,969.40 × 19,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.80x = 577,054,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,054,803.12/19,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,889.14

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