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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.23, 29,015.91 and 6,199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.23, 29,015.91 and 6,199.61 is: 9,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.23 : 29,015.91 = 6,199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.23/29,015.91 = 6,199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.23x = 29,015.91 × 6,199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.23x = 179,887,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,887,180.72/19,356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.50

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