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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.03, 29,315.83 and 6,396.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.03, 29,315.83 and 6,396.87 is: 9,593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.03 : 29,315.83 = 6,396.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.03/29,315.83 = 6,396.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.03x = 29,315.83 × 6,396.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.03x = 187,529,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,529,553.45/19,548.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,593.27

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