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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.68, 29,347.18 and 6,238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.68, 29,347.18 and 6,238.59 is: 9,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.68 : 29,347.18 = 6,238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.68/29,347.18 = 6,238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.68x = 29,347.18 × 6,238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.68x = 183,084,953.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,084,953.35/19,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.41

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