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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,435.52, 29,153.88 and 6,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,435.52, 29,153.88 and 6,287.96 is: 9,432.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,435.52 : 29,153.88 = 6,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,435.52/29,153.88 = 6,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,435.52x = 29,153.88 × 6,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,435.52x = 183,318,431.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,318,431.28/19,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.13

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