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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.44, 29,212.96 and 6,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.44, 29,212.96 and 6,141.90 is: 9,213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.44 : 29,212.96 = 6,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.44/29,212.96 = 6,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.44x = 29,212.96 × 6,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.44x = 179,423,063.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,423,063.67/19,473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,213.73

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