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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,701.70, 29,546.43 and 6,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,701.70, 29,546.43 and 6,550.90 is: 9,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,701.70 : 29,546.43 = 6,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,701.70/29,546.43 = 6,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,701.70x = 29,546.43 × 6,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,701.70x = 193,555,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,555,708.29/19,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,824.32

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