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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.05, 29,599.59 and 6,584.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.05, 29,599.59 and 6,584.43 is: 9,877.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.05 : 29,599.59 = 6,584.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.05/29,599.59 = 6,584.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.05x = 29,599.59 × 6,584.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.05x = 194,896,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,896,428.38/19,732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,877.15

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