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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,508.21, 29,265.38 and 6,357.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,508.21, 29,265.38 and 6,357.55 is: 9,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,508.21 : 29,265.38 = 6,357.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,508.21/29,265.38 = 6,357.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,508.21x = 29,265.38 × 6,357.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,508.21x = 186,055,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,055,938.50/19,508.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,537.31

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