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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,422.55, 29,130.68 and 6,274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,422.55, 29,130.68 and 6,274.98 is: 9,411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,422.55 : 29,130.68 = 6,274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,422.55/29,130.68 = 6,274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,422.55x = 29,130.68 × 6,274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,422.55x = 182,794,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,794,434.39/19,422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.45

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