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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.23, 29,257.79 and 6,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.23, 29,257.79 and 6,359.54 is: 9,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.23 : 29,257.79 = 6,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.23/29,257.79 = 6,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.23x = 29,257.79 × 6,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.23x = 186,065,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,065,907.73/19,507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.30

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