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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,505.98, 29,255.91 and 6,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,505.98, 29,255.91 and 6,358.24 is: 9,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,505.98 : 29,255.91 = 6,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,505.98/29,255.91 = 6,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,505.98x = 29,255.91 × 6,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,505.98x = 186,016,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,016,097.20/19,505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.36

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