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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,475.82, 29,217.65 and 6,150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,475.82, 29,217.65 and 6,150.89 is: 9,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,475.82 : 29,217.65 = 6,150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,475.82/29,217.65 = 6,150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,475.82x = 29,217.65 × 6,150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,475.82x = 179,714,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,714,551.21/19,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.57

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