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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.56, 29,021.18 and 6,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.56, 29,021.18 and 6,197.72 is: 9,297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.56 : 29,021.18 = 6,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.56/29,021.18 = 6,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.56x = 29,021.18 × 6,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.56x = 179,864,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,864,971.62/19,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.96

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