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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,447.95, 29,164.56 and 6,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,447.95, 29,164.56 and 6,296.79 is: 9,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,447.95 : 29,164.56 = 6,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,447.95/29,164.56 = 6,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,447.95x = 29,164.56 × 6,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,447.95x = 183,643,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,643,109.76/19,447.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.80

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