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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,445.16, 29,170.48 and 6,962.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,445.16, 29,170.48 and 6,962.86 is: 10,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,445.16 : 29,170.48 = 6,962.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,445.16/29,170.48 = 6,962.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,445.16x = 29,170.48 × 6,962.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,445.16x = 203,110,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,110,000.48/19,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.27

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