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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.97, 29,260.31 and 6,365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.97, 29,260.31 and 6,365.43 is: 9,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.97 : 29,260.31 = 6,365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.97/29,260.31 = 6,365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.97x = 29,260.31 × 6,365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.97x = 186,254,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,254,423.26/19,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.18

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