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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.47, 29,193.68 and 6,314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.47, 29,193.68 and 6,314.84 is: 9,472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.47 : 29,193.68 = 6,314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.47/29,193.68 = 6,314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.47x = 29,193.68 × 6,314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.47x = 184,353,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,353,272.24/19,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.25

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