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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,443.89, 29,170.45 and 6,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,443.89, 29,170.45 and 6,296.24 is: 9,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,443.89 : 29,170.45 = 6,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,443.89/29,170.45 = 6,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,443.89x = 29,170.45 × 6,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,443.89x = 183,664,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,664,234.90/19,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.86

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