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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,476.38, 29,221.37 and 6,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,476.38, 29,221.37 and 6,151.44 is: 9,229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,476.38 : 29,221.37 = 6,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,476.38/29,221.37 = 6,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,476.38x = 29,221.37 × 6,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,476.38x = 179,753,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,753,473.52/19,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.31

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