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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,771.83, 29,657.75 and 6,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,771.83, 29,657.75 and 6,624.23 is: 9,936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,771.83 : 29,657.75 = 6,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,771.83/29,657.75 = 6,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,771.83x = 29,657.75 × 6,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,771.83x = 196,459,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459,575.87/19,771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,936.34

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