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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.82, 29,308.88 and 6,389.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.82, 29,308.88 and 6,389.91 is: 9,586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.82 : 29,308.88 = 6,389.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.82/29,308.88 = 6,389.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.82x = 29,308.88 × 6,389.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.82x = 187,281,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,281,121.38/19,536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,586.06

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