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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,519.59, 29,284.04 and 6,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,519.59, 29,284.04 and 6,371.98 is: 9,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,519.59 : 29,284.04 = 6,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,519.59/29,284.04 = 6,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,519.59x = 29,284.04 × 6,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,519.59x = 186,597,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,597,317.20/19,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,559.49

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