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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,705.97, 29,552.61 and 6,554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,705.97, 29,552.61 and 6,554.81 is: 9,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,705.97 : 29,552.61 = 6,554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,705.97/29,552.61 = 6,554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,705.97x = 29,552.61 × 6,554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,705.97x = 193,711,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,711,743.55/19,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.10

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