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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.50, 29,006.22 and 6,187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.50, 29,006.22 and 6,187.34 is: 9,280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.50 : 29,006.22 = 6,187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.50/29,006.22 = 6,187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.50x = 29,006.22 × 6,187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.50x = 179,471,345.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,471,345.25/19,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,280.52

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