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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.88, 29,321.25 and 6,394.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.88, 29,321.25 and 6,394.72 is: 9,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.88 : 29,321.25 = 6,394.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.88/29,321.25 = 6,394.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.88x = 29,321.25 × 6,394.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.88x = 187,501,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,501,183.80/19,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.88

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