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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.65, 29,273.50 and 6,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.65, 29,273.50 and 6,370 is: 9,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.65 : 29,273.50 = 6,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.65/29,273.50 = 6,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.65x = 29,273.50 × 6,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.65x = 186,472,195
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,472,195/19,517.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.03

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