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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,639.95, 29,462.36 and 6,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,639.95, 29,462.36 and 6,313.83 is: 9,471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,639.95 : 29,462.36 = 6,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,639.95/29,462.36 = 6,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,639.95x = 29,462.36 × 6,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,639.95x = 186,020,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,020,300.87/19,639.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.53

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