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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.98, 29,198.56 and 6,318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.98, 29,198.56 and 6,318.33 is: 9,477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.98 : 29,198.56 = 6,318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.98/29,198.56 = 6,318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.98x = 29,198.56 × 6,318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.98x = 184,486,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,486,137.60/19,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,477.36

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