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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,712.65, 29,573.70 and 6,565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,712.65, 29,573.70 and 6,565.14 is: 9,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,712.65 : 29,573.70 = 6,565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,712.65/29,573.70 = 6,565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,712.65x = 29,573.70 × 6,565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,712.65x = 194,155,480.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,155,480.82/19,712.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.28

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