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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.60, 29,569.20 and 6,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.60, 29,569.20 and 6,570.40 is: 9,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.60 : 29,569.20 = 6,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.60/29,569.20 = 6,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.60x = 29,569.20 × 6,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.60x = 194,281,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,281,471.68/19,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.20

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