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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,859.68, 29,793.19 and 6,533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,859.68, 29,793.19 and 6,533.43 is: 9,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,859.68 : 29,793.19 = 6,533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,859.68/29,793.19 = 6,533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,859.68x = 29,793.19 × 6,533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,859.68x = 194,651,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,651,721.34/19,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.35

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