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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.62, 29,569.92 and 6,565.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.62, 29,569.92 and 6,565.57 is: 9,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.62 : 29,569.92 = 6,565.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.62/29,569.92 = 6,565.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.62x = 29,569.92 × 6,565.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.62x = 194,143,379.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,143,379.65/19,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.69

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