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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.82, 29,316.37 and 6,394.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.82, 29,316.37 and 6,394.91 is: 9,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.82 : 29,316.37 = 6,394.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.82/29,316.37 = 6,394.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.82x = 29,316.37 × 6,394.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.82x = 187,475,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,475,547.68/19,541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.56

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