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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.58, 29,345.99 and 6,232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.58, 29,345.99 and 6,232.43 is: 9,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.58 : 29,345.99 = 6,232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.58/29,345.99 = 6,232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.58x = 29,345.99 × 6,232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.58x = 182,896,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896,797.29/19,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.32

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