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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,668.42, 29,491.56 and 6,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,668.42, 29,491.56 and 6,517.26 is: 9,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,668.42 : 29,491.56 = 6,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,668.42/29,491.56 = 6,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,668.42x = 29,491.56 × 6,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,668.42x = 192,204,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,204,164.33/19,668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.22

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