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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,520.14, 29,281.83 and 6,372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,520.14, 29,281.83 and 6,372.22 is: 9,558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,520.14 : 29,281.83 = 6,372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,520.14/29,281.83 = 6,372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,520.14x = 29,281.83 × 6,372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,520.14x = 186,590,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,590,262.76/19,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.86

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