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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.57, 29,004.30 and 6,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.57, 29,004.30 and 6,188.74 is: 9,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.57 : 29,004.30 = 6,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.57/29,004.30 = 6,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.57x = 29,004.30 × 6,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.57x = 179,499,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,499,999.07/19,336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.93

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