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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.93, 29,157.77 and 6,958.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.93, 29,157.77 and 6,958.27 is: 10,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.93 : 29,157.77 = 6,958.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.93/29,157.77 = 6,958.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.93x = 29,157.77 × 6,958.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.93x = 202,887,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,887,636.26/19,436.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.26

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