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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,519.77, 29,277.22 and 6,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,519.77, 29,277.22 and 6,371.04 is: 9,555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,519.77 : 29,277.22 = 6,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,519.77/29,277.22 = 6,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,519.77x = 29,277.22 × 6,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,519.77x = 186,526,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,526,177.40/19,519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.76

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