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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.58, 29,436.39 and 6,476.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.58, 29,436.39 and 6,476.98 is: 9,715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.58 : 29,436.39 = 6,476.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.58/29,436.39 = 6,476.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.58x = 29,436.39 × 6,476.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.58x = 190,658,729.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,658,729.74/19,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.80

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