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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.67, 29,010.15 and 6,186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.67, 29,010.15 and 6,186.51 is: 9,280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.67 : 29,010.15 = 6,186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.67/29,010.15 = 6,186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.67x = 29,010.15 × 6,186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.67x = 179,471,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,471,583.08/19,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.93

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