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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,726.68, 29,590.20 and 6,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,726.68, 29,590.20 and 6,579 is: 9,868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,726.68 : 29,590.20 = 6,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,726.68/29,590.20 = 6,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,726.68x = 29,590.20 × 6,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,726.68x = 194,673,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,673,925.80/19,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.56

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