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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,345.52, 29,018.96 and 6,196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,345.52, 29,018.96 and 6,196.18 is: 9,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,345.52 : 29,018.96 = 6,196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,345.52/29,018.96 = 6,196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,345.52x = 29,018.96 × 6,196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,345.52x = 179,806,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,806,699.57/19,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,294.49

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