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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.16, 29,228.53 and 6,156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.16, 29,228.53 and 6,156.19 is: 9,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.16 : 29,228.53 = 6,156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.16/29,228.53 = 6,156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.16x = 29,228.53 × 6,156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.16x = 179,936,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,936,384.10/19,481.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,236.43

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