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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.73, 29,330.63 and 6,407.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.73, 29,330.63 and 6,407.81 is: 9,610.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.73 : 29,330.63 = 6,407.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.73/29,330.63 = 6,407.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.73x = 29,330.63 × 6,407.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.73x = 187,945,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,945,072.18/19,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.74

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