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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.84, 29,151.67 and 6,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.84, 29,151.67 and 6,287.24 is: 9,431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.84 : 29,151.67 = 6,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.84/29,151.67 = 6,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.84x = 29,151.67 × 6,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.84x = 183,283,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,283,399.93/19,433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.15

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