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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,502.78, 29,255.58 and 6,354.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,502.78, 29,255.58 and 6,354.59 is: 9,532.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,502.78 : 29,255.58 = 6,354.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,502.78/29,255.58 = 6,354.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,502.78x = 29,255.58 × 6,354.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,502.78x = 185,907,069.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,907,069.83/19,502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.34

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