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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.88, 29,203.41 and 6,317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.88, 29,203.41 and 6,317.24 is: 9,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.88 : 29,203.41 = 6,317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.88/29,203.41 = 6,317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.88x = 29,203.41 × 6,317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.88x = 184,484,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,484,949.79/19,465.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.35

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