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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.85, 29,317.35 and 6,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.85, 29,317.35 and 6,392.14 is: 9,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.85 : 29,317.35 = 6,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.85/29,317.35 = 6,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.85x = 29,317.35 × 6,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.85x = 187,400,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,400,459.04/19,542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.21

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