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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.65, 29,155.44 and 6,288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.65, 29,155.44 and 6,288.99 is: 9,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.65 : 29,155.44 = 6,288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.65/29,155.44 = 6,288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.65x = 29,155.44 × 6,288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.65x = 183,358,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,358,348.86/19,437.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.16

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