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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.31, 29,205.72 and 6,324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.31, 29,205.72 and 6,324.84 is: 9,486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.31 : 29,205.72 = 6,324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.31/29,205.72 = 6,324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.31x = 29,205.72 × 6,324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.31x = 184,721,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,721,506.08/19,472.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.37

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