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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.66, 29,177.68 and 6,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.66, 29,177.68 and 6,304.08 is: 9,456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.66 : 29,177.68 = 6,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.66/29,177.68 = 6,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.66x = 29,177.68 × 6,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.66x = 183,938,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,938,428.93/19,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,456.18

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