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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.23, 29,022.99 and 6,197.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.23, 29,022.99 and 6,197.50 is: 9,297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.23 : 29,022.99 = 6,197.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.23/29,022.99 = 6,197.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.23x = 29,022.99 × 6,197.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.23x = 179,869,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,869,980.53/19,346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.42

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