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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.70, 29,223.33 and 6,152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.70, 29,223.33 and 6,152.75 is: 9,231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.70 : 29,223.33 = 6,152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.70/29,223.33 = 6,152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.70x = 29,223.33 × 6,152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.70x = 179,803,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,803,843.66/19,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.27

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