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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.27, 29,320.01 and 6,397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.27, 29,320.01 and 6,397.37 is: 9,597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.27 : 29,320.01 = 6,397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.27/29,320.01 = 6,397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.27x = 29,320.01 × 6,397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.27x = 187,570,952.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,570,952.37/19,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,597.24

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