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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.89, 29,353.95 and 6,237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.89, 29,353.95 and 6,237.74 is: 9,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.89 : 29,353.95 = 6,237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.89/29,353.95 = 6,237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.89x = 29,353.95 × 6,237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.89x = 183,102,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,102,308.07/19,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.28

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