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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,744.02, 29,614.82 and 6,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,744.02, 29,614.82 and 6,595.29 is: 9,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,744.02 : 29,614.82 = 6,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,744.02/29,614.82 = 6,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,744.02x = 29,614.82 × 6,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,744.02x = 195,318,293.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,318,293.22/19,744.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,892.53

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