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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.59, 29,318.14 and 6,892.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.59, 29,318.14 and 6,892.79 is: 10,339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.59 : 29,318.14 = 6,892.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.59/29,318.14 = 6,892.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.59x = 29,318.14 × 6,892.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.59x = 202,083,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,083,605.46/19,544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.62

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