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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,769.42, 29,651.29 and 6,621.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,769.42, 29,651.29 and 6,621.91 is: 9,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,769.42 : 29,651.29 = 6,621.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,769.42/29,651.29 = 6,621.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,769.42x = 29,651.29 × 6,621.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,769.42x = 196,348,173.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,348,173.76/19,769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,931.91

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