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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,509.96, 29,267.98 and 6,359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,509.96, 29,267.98 and 6,359.28 is: 9,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,509.96 : 29,267.98 = 6,359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,509.96/29,267.98 = 6,359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,509.96x = 29,267.98 × 6,359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,509.96x = 186,123,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,123,279.85/19,509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,539.91

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