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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.13, 29,038.58 and 6,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.13, 29,038.58 and 6,876.11 is: 10,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.13 : 29,038.58 = 6,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.13/29,038.58 = 6,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.13x = 29,038.58 × 6,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.13x = 199,672,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,672,290.75/19,357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.18

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