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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,823.79, 29,736.56 and 6,497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,823.79, 29,736.56 and 6,497.54 is: 9,746.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,823.79 : 29,736.56 = 6,497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,823.79/29,736.56 = 6,497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,823.79x = 29,736.56 × 6,497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,823.79x = 193,214,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,214,306.89/19,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,746.59

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