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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,725.93, 29,590.44 and 6,578.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,725.93, 29,590.44 and 6,578.31 is: 9,867.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,725.93 : 29,590.44 = 6,578.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,725.93/29,590.44 = 6,578.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,725.93x = 29,590.44 × 6,578.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,725.93x = 194,655,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,655,087.36/19,725.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.98

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