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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.68, 29,003.34 and 6,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.68, 29,003.34 and 6,185.84 is: 9,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.68 : 29,003.34 = 6,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.68/29,003.34 = 6,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.68x = 29,003.34 × 6,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.68x = 179,410,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,410,020.71/19,332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.14

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