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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,508.84, 29,266.29 and 6,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,508.84, 29,266.29 and 6,358.16 is: 9,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,508.84 : 29,266.29 = 6,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,508.84/29,266.29 = 6,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,508.84x = 29,266.29 × 6,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,508.84x = 186,079,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,079,608.09/19,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.22

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