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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.38, 29,202.66 and 6,316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.38, 29,202.66 and 6,316.74 is: 9,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.38 : 29,202.66 = 6,316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.38/29,202.66 = 6,316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.38x = 29,202.66 × 6,316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.38x = 184,465,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,465,610.53/19,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.60

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