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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.24, 29,005.88 and 6,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.24, 29,005.88 and 6,187.08 is: 9,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.24 : 29,005.88 = 6,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.24/29,005.88 = 6,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.24x = 29,005.88 × 6,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.24x = 179,461,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,461,700.03/19,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.15

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