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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,487.33, 29,233.58 and 6,335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,487.33, 29,233.58 and 6,335.27 is: 9,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,487.33 : 29,233.58 = 6,335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,487.33/29,233.58 = 6,335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,487.33x = 29,233.58 × 6,335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,487.33x = 185,202,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,202,622.37/19,487.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.75

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