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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.89, 29,286.41 and 6,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.89, 29,286.41 and 6,377.16 is: 9,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.89 : 29,286.41 = 6,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.89/29,286.41 = 6,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.89x = 29,286.41 × 6,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.89x = 186,764,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,764,090.51/19,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.95

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