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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.73, 29,359.88 and 6,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.73, 29,359.88 and 6,240.08 is: 9,360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.73 : 29,359.88 = 6,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.73/29,359.88 = 6,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.73x = 29,359.88 × 6,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.73x = 183,207,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,207,999.99/19,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.85

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