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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.21, 29,266.88 and 6,358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.21, 29,266.88 and 6,358.55 is: 9,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.21 : 29,266.88 = 6,358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.21/29,266.88 = 6,358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.21x = 29,266.88 × 6,358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.21x = 186,094,919.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,094,919.82/19,509.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.82

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