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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,354.64, 29,036.51 and 6,874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,354.64, 29,036.51 and 6,874.16 is: 10,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,354.64 : 29,036.51 = 6,874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,354.64/29,036.51 = 6,874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,354.64x = 29,036.51 × 6,874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,354.64x = 199,601,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,601,436.03/19,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,312.85

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