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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.56, 29,320.74 and 6,220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.56, 29,320.74 and 6,220.89 is: 9,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.56 : 29,320.74 = 6,220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.56/29,320.74 = 6,220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.56x = 29,320.74 × 6,220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.56x = 182,401,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,401,098.26/19,546.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.62

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