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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.24, 29,315.40 and 6,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.24, 29,315.40 and 6,394.88 is: 9,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.24 : 29,315.40 = 6,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.24/29,315.40 = 6,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.24x = 29,315.40 × 6,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.24x = 187,468,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,468,465.15/19,544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.01

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