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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.36, 29,284.10 and 6,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.36, 29,284.10 and 6,374 is: 9,560.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.36 : 29,284.10 = 6,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.36/29,284.10 = 6,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.36x = 29,284.10 × 6,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.36x = 186,656,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,656,853.40/19,523.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.69

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