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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.57, 29,255.36 and 6,356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.57, 29,255.36 and 6,356.97 is: 9,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.57 : 29,255.36 = 6,356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.57/29,255.36 = 6,356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.57x = 29,255.36 × 6,356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.57x = 185,975,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,975,445.86/19,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.46

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