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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,463.72, 29,195.61 and 6,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,463.72, 29,195.61 and 6,317.12 is: 9,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,463.72 : 29,195.61 = 6,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,463.72/29,195.61 = 6,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,463.72x = 29,195.61 × 6,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,463.72x = 184,432,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,432,171.84/19,463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.69

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