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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472.52, 29,202.66 and 6,322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472.52, 29,202.66 and 6,322.16 is: 9,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472.52 : 29,202.66 = 6,322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472.52/29,202.66 = 6,322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472.52x = 29,202.66 × 6,322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472.52x = 184,623,888.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,623,888.95/19,472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,481.25

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