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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,513.26, 29,272.74 and 6,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,513.26, 29,272.74 and 6,362.40 is: 9,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,513.26 : 29,272.74 = 6,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,513.26/29,272.74 = 6,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,513.26x = 29,272.74 × 6,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,513.26x = 186,244,880.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,244,880.98/19,513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.53

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