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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.23, 29,009.25 and 6,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.23, 29,009.25 and 6,191.56 is: 9,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.23 : 29,009.25 = 6,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.23/29,009.25 = 6,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.23x = 29,009.25 × 6,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.23x = 179,612,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,612,602.58/19,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,287.47

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