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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.56, 29,347.80 and 6,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.56, 29,347.80 and 6,417.26 is: 9,626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.56 : 29,347.80 = 6,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.56/29,347.80 = 6,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.56x = 29,347.80 × 6,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.56x = 188,332,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,332,463.03/19,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,626.70

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