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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.25, 29,251.92 and 6,348.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.25, 29,251.92 and 6,348.53 is: 9,523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.25 : 29,251.92 = 6,348.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.25/29,251.92 = 6,348.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.25x = 29,251.92 × 6,348.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.25x = 185,706,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,706,545.42/19,499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.78

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