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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,715.56, 29,573.34 and 6,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,715.56, 29,573.34 and 6,399.70 is: 9,599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,715.56 : 29,573.34 = 6,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,715.56/29,573.34 = 6,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,715.56x = 29,573.34 × 6,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,715.56x = 189,260,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,260,504.00/19,715.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.55

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