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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.69, 29,264.88 and 6,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.69, 29,264.88 and 6,372.53 is: 9,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.69 : 29,264.88 = 6,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.69/29,264.88 = 6,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.69x = 29,264.88 × 6,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.69x = 186,491,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,491,325.75/19,523.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,552.05

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