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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.92, 29,199.02 and 6,315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.92, 29,199.02 and 6,315.32 is: 9,474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.92 : 29,199.02 = 6,315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.92/29,199.02 = 6,315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.92x = 29,199.02 × 6,315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.92x = 184,401,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,401,154.99/19,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.49

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