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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.16, 29,127.42 and 6,272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.16, 29,127.42 and 6,272.00 is: 9,405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.16 : 29,127.42 = 6,272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.16/29,127.42 = 6,272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.16x = 29,127.42 × 6,272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.16x = 182,687,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,687,251.06/19,423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.64

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