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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.32, 29,055.72 and 6,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.32, 29,055.72 and 6,225.84 is: 9,337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.32 : 29,055.72 = 6,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.32/29,055.72 = 6,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.32x = 29,055.72 × 6,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.32x = 180,896,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,896,263.80/19,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,337.87

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