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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,557.73, 29,333.62 and 6,409.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,557.73, 29,333.62 and 6,409.81 is: 9,613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557.73 : 29,333.62 = 6,409.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557.73/29,333.62 = 6,409.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557.73x = 29,333.62 × 6,409.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557.73x = 188,022,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,022,930.81/19,557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.74

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