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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.23, 29,612.25 and 6,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.23, 29,612.25 and 6,593.72 is: 9,890.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.23 : 29,612.25 = 6,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.23/29,612.25 = 6,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.23x = 29,612.25 × 6,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.23x = 195,254,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,254,737.01/19,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.71

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