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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,426.56, 29,130.25 and 6,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,426.56, 29,130.25 and 6,277.22 is: 9,412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,426.56 : 29,130.25 = 6,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,426.56/29,130.25 = 6,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,426.56x = 29,130.25 × 6,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,426.56x = 182,856,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,856,987.91/19,426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.73

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