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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.67, 29,229.29 and 6,156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.67, 29,229.29 and 6,156.69 is: 9,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.67 : 29,229.29 = 6,156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.67/29,229.29 = 6,156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.67x = 29,229.29 × 6,156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.67x = 179,955,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,955,646.67/19,481.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.18

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