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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.68, 29,125.10 and 6,939.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.68, 29,125.10 and 6,939.36 is: 10,406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.68 : 29,125.10 = 6,939.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.68/29,125.10 = 6,939.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.68x = 29,125.10 × 6,939.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.68x = 202,109,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,109,553.94/19,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,406.39

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