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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.88, 29,397.18 and 6,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.88, 29,397.18 and 6,451.98 is: 9,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.88 : 29,397.18 = 6,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.88/29,397.18 = 6,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.88x = 29,397.18 × 6,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.88x = 189,670,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,670,017.42/19,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,679.08

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