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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.60, 29,135.40 and 6,276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.60, 29,135.40 and 6,276.40 is: 9,414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.60 : 29,135.40 = 6,276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.60/29,135.40 = 6,276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.60x = 29,135.40 × 6,276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.60x = 182,865,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,865,424.56/19,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.60

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