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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.27, 29,001.24 and 6,185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.27, 29,001.24 and 6,185.97 is: 9,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.27 : 29,001.24 = 6,185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.27/29,001.24 = 6,185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.27x = 29,001.24 × 6,185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.27x = 179,400,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,400,800.60/19,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.86

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