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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,579.59, 29,370.33 and 6,431.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,579.59, 29,370.33 and 6,431.67 is: 9,647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,579.59 : 29,370.33 = 6,431.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,579.59/29,370.33 = 6,431.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,579.59x = 29,370.33 × 6,431.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,579.59x = 188,900,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,900,270.35/19,579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,647.82

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