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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,772.83, 29,659.25 and 6,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,772.83, 29,659.25 and 6,625.23 is: 9,937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,772.83 : 29,659.25 = 6,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,772.83/29,659.25 = 6,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,772.83x = 29,659.25 × 6,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,772.83x = 196,499,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,499,352.88/19,772.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,937.85

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