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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,425.60, 29,138.40 and 6,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,425.60, 29,138.40 and 6,287.40 is: 9,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,425.60 : 29,138.40 = 6,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,425.60/29,138.40 = 6,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,425.60x = 29,138.40 × 6,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,425.60x = 183,204,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,204,776.16/19,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.10

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