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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,580.56, 29,376.96 and 6,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,580.56, 29,376.96 and 6,255.52 is: 9,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,580.56 : 29,376.96 = 6,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,580.56/29,376.96 = 6,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,580.56x = 29,376.96 × 6,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,580.56x = 183,768,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,768,160.82/19,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.24

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