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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.75, 29,171.78 and 6,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.75, 29,171.78 and 6,297.14 is: 9,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.75 : 29,171.78 = 6,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.75/29,171.78 = 6,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.75x = 29,171.78 × 6,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.75x = 183,698,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,698,751.22/19,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.22

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