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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.05, 29,584.52 and 6,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.05, 29,584.52 and 6,572.94 is: 9,860.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.05 : 29,584.52 = 6,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.05/29,584.52 = 6,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.05x = 29,584.52 × 6,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.05x = 194,457,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,457,274.89/19,720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,860.89

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