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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.88, 29,328.78 and 6,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.88, 29,328.78 and 6,399.72 is: 9,600.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.88 : 29,328.78 = 6,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.88/29,328.78 = 6,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.88x = 29,328.78 × 6,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.88x = 187,695,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,695,979.94/19,550.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,600.39

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