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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.92, 29,132.40 and 6,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.92, 29,132.40 and 6,275.20 is: 9,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.92 : 29,132.40 = 6,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.92/29,132.40 = 6,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.92x = 29,132.40 × 6,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.92x = 182,811,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,811,636.48/19,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.64

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