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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.71, 29,264.63 and 6,357.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.71, 29,264.63 and 6,357.05 is: 9,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.71 : 29,264.63 = 6,357.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.71/29,264.63 = 6,357.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.71x = 29,264.63 × 6,357.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.71x = 186,036,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,036,538.03/19,507.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.56

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