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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,773.42, 29,659.97 and 6,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,773.42, 29,659.97 and 6,625.70 is: 9,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,773.42 : 29,659.97 = 6,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,773.42/29,659.97 = 6,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,773.42x = 29,659.97 × 6,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,773.42x = 196,518,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,518,042.72/19,773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.50

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