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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,716.87, 29,573.29 and 6,567.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,716.87, 29,573.29 and 6,567.82 is: 9,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,716.87 : 29,573.29 = 6,567.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,716.87/29,573.29 = 6,567.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,716.87x = 29,573.29 × 6,567.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,716.87x = 194,232,045.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,232,045.53/19,716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.06

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