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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,635.97, 29,456.69 and 6,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,635.97, 29,456.69 and 6,309.36 is: 9,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,635.97 : 29,456.69 = 6,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,635.97/29,456.69 = 6,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,635.97x = 29,456.69 × 6,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,635.97x = 185,852,861.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,852,861.62/19,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.92

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