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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.68, 29,431.41 and 6,472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.68, 29,431.41 and 6,472.97 is: 9,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.68 : 29,431.41 = 6,472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.68/29,431.41 = 6,472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.68x = 29,431.41 × 6,472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.68x = 190,508,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,508,756.68/19,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.10

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