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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,437.92, 29,149.74 and 6,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,437.92, 29,149.74 and 6,954.56 is: 10,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,437.92 : 29,149.74 = 6,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,437.92/29,149.74 = 6,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,437.92x = 29,149.74 × 6,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,437.92x = 202,723,615.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,723,615.81/19,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.29

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