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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.49, 29,212.92 and 6,324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.49, 29,212.92 and 6,324.57 is: 9,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.49 : 29,212.92 = 6,324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.49/29,212.92 = 6,324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.49x = 29,212.92 × 6,324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.49x = 184,759,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,759,157.44/19,472.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,488.21

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