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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,442.55, 29,170.85 and 6,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,442.55, 29,170.85 and 6,794.18 is: 10,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,442.55 : 29,170.85 = 6,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,442.55/29,170.85 = 6,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,442.55x = 29,170.85 × 6,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,442.55x = 198,191,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,191,825.83/19,442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.72

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