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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.32, 29,196.34 and 6,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.32, 29,196.34 and 6,317.64 is: 9,474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.32 : 29,196.34 = 6,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.32/29,196.34 = 6,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.32x = 29,196.34 × 6,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.32x = 184,451,965.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,451,965.44/19,468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.47

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