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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,716.75, 29,579.83 and 6,569.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,716.75, 29,579.83 and 6,569.23 is: 9,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,716.75 : 29,579.83 = 6,569.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,716.75/29,579.83 = 6,569.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,716.75x = 29,579.83 × 6,569.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,716.75x = 194,316,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,316,673.78/19,716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.41

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