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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.95, 29,322.63 and 6,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.95, 29,322.63 and 6,226.32 is: 9,335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.95 : 29,322.63 = 6,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.95/29,322.63 = 6,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.95x = 29,322.63 × 6,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.95x = 182,572,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,572,077.62/19,555.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.88

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