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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,688.49, 29,523.18 and 6,536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,688.49, 29,523.18 and 6,536.52 is: 9,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,688.49 : 29,523.18 = 6,536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,688.49/29,523.18 = 6,536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,688.49x = 29,523.18 × 6,536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,688.49x = 192,978,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,978,856.53/19,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.61

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