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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.60, 29,009.04 and 6,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.60, 29,009.04 and 6,197.20 is: 9,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.60 : 29,009.04 = 6,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.60/29,009.04 = 6,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.60x = 29,009.04 × 6,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.60x = 179,774,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,774,822.69/19,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,289.92

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