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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.79, 29,154.94 and 6,285.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.79, 29,154.94 and 6,285.98 is: 9,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.79 : 29,154.94 = 6,285.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.79/29,154.94 = 6,285.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.79x = 29,154.94 × 6,285.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.79x = 183,267,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,267,239.68/19,433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.34

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