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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,445.40, 29,172.72 and 6,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,445.40, 29,172.72 and 6,297.76 is: 9,448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,445.40 : 29,172.72 = 6,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,445.40/29,172.72 = 6,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,445.40x = 29,172.72 × 6,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,445.40x = 183,722,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,722,789.11/19,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.14

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