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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,399.62, 29,099.43 and 6,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,399.62, 29,099.43 and 6,252.24 is: 9,378.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,399.62 : 29,099.43 = 6,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,399.62/29,099.43 = 6,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,399.62x = 29,099.43 × 6,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,399.62x = 181,936,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,936,620.22/19,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.36

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