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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,622.98, 29,435.50 and 6,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,622.98, 29,435.50 and 6,476.38 is: 9,714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,622.98 : 29,435.50 = 6,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,622.98/29,435.50 = 6,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,622.98x = 29,435.50 × 6,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,622.98x = 190,635,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,635,451.11/19,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.91

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