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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.77, 29,253.51 and 6,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.77, 29,253.51 and 6,357.66 is: 9,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.77 : 29,253.51 = 6,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.77/29,253.51 = 6,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.77x = 29,253.51 × 6,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.77x = 185,983,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,983,870.39/19,504.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.30

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