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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,686.59, 29,533.68 and 6,363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,686.59, 29,533.68 and 6,363.17 is: 9,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,686.59 : 29,533.68 = 6,363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,686.59/29,533.68 = 6,363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,686.59x = 29,533.68 × 6,363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,686.59x = 187,927,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,927,678.90/19,686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.98

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