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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,433.98, 29,150.02 and 6,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,433.98, 29,150.02 and 6,286.06 is: 9,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,433.98 : 29,150.02 = 6,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,433.98/29,150.02 = 6,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,433.98x = 29,150.02 × 6,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,433.98x = 183,238,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,238,774.72/19,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,428.78

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