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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,595.98, 29,395.86 and 6,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,595.98, 29,395.86 and 6,445.18 is: 9,668.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,595.98 : 29,395.86 = 6,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,595.98/29,395.86 = 6,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,595.98x = 29,395.86 × 6,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,595.98x = 189,461,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,461,608.95/19,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,668.39

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