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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,978.12, 29,984.46 and 7,674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,978.12, 29,984.46 and 7,674.76 is: 11,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,978.12 : 29,984.46 = 7,674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,978.12/29,984.46 = 7,674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,978.12x = 29,984.46 × 7,674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,978.12x = 230,123,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,123,534.23/19,978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.78

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