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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.27, 29,006.84 and 6,862.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.27, 29,006.84 and 6,862.43 is: 10,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.27 : 29,006.84 = 6,862.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.27/29,006.84 = 6,862.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.27x = 29,006.84 × 6,862.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.27x = 199,057,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,057,335.53/19,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.25

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