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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.52, 29,196.20 and 6,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.52, 29,196.20 and 6,141.40 is: 9,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.52 : 29,196.20 = 6,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.52/29,196.20 = 6,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.52x = 29,196.20 × 6,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.52x = 179,305,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305,542.68/19,468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.02

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