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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.13, 29,577.11 and 6,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.13, 29,577.11 and 6,207.14 is: 9,311.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.13 : 29,577.11 = 6,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.13/29,577.11 = 6,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.13x = 29,577.11 × 6,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.13x = 183,589,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,589,262.57/19,717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.16

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