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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,727.94, 29,580.99 and 6,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,727.94, 29,580.99 and 6,573.14 is: 9,856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,727.94 : 29,580.99 = 6,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,727.94/29,580.99 = 6,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,727.94x = 29,580.99 × 6,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,727.94x = 194,439,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,439,988.61/19,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,856.07

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