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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.93, 29,150.73 and 6,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.93, 29,150.73 and 6,284.82 is: 9,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.93 : 29,150.73 = 6,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.93/29,150.73 = 6,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.93x = 29,150.73 × 6,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.93x = 183,207,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,207,090.92/19,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.15

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