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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.73, 29,614.14 and 6,594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.73, 29,614.14 and 6,594.14 is: 9,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.73 : 29,614.14 = 6,594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.73/29,614.14 = 6,594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.73x = 29,614.14 × 6,594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.73x = 195,279,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,279,859.17/19,741.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,891.73

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