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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.87, 29,255.19 and 6,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.87, 29,255.19 and 6,356.98 is: 9,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.87 : 29,255.19 = 6,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.87/29,255.19 = 6,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.87x = 29,255.19 × 6,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.87x = 185,974,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,974,657.73/19,507.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.31

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