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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.34, 29,277.56 and 6,365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.34, 29,277.56 and 6,365.67 is: 9,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.34 : 29,277.56 = 6,365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.34/29,277.56 = 6,365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.34x = 29,277.56 × 6,365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.34x = 186,371,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,371,301.28/19,516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.50

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