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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,398.96, 29,099.96 and 6,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,398.96, 29,099.96 and 6,251.72 is: 9,378.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,398.96 : 29,099.96 = 6,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,398.96/29,099.96 = 6,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,398.96x = 29,099.96 × 6,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,398.96x = 181,924,801.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,924,801.93/19,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.07

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