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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,442.16, 29,167.20 and 6,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,442.16, 29,167.20 and 6,294.24 is: 9,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442.16 : 29,167.20 = 6,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442.16/29,167.20 = 6,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442.16x = 29,167.20 × 6,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442.16x = 183,585,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,585,356.93/19,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.64

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