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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.54, 29,366.37 and 6,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.54, 29,366.37 and 6,424.92 is: 9,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.54 : 29,366.37 = 6,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.54/29,366.37 = 6,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.54x = 29,366.37 × 6,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.54x = 188,676,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,676,577.94/19,575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,638.38

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