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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,522.89, 29,281.91 and 6,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,522.89, 29,281.91 and 6,374.16 is: 9,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,522.89 : 29,281.91 = 6,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,522.89/29,281.91 = 6,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,522.89x = 29,281.91 × 6,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,522.89x = 186,647,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,647,547.57/19,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.45

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