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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.54, 29,127.98 and 6,272.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.54, 29,127.98 and 6,272.38 is: 9,406.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.54 : 29,127.98 = 6,272.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.54/29,127.98 = 6,272.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.54x = 29,127.98 × 6,272.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.54x = 182,701,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,701,702.05/19,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.20

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