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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,456.54, 29,181.74 and 6,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,456.54, 29,181.74 and 6,305.84 is: 9,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,456.54 : 29,181.74 = 6,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,456.54/29,181.74 = 6,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,456.54x = 29,181.74 × 6,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,456.54x = 184,015,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,015,315.36/19,456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.76

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