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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.38, 29,016.07 and 6,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.38, 29,016.07 and 6,196.73 is: 9,294.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.38 : 29,016.07 = 6,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.38/29,016.07 = 6,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.38x = 29,016.07 × 6,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.38x = 179,804,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,804,590.88/19,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.93

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