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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.14, 29,231.52 and 6,158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.14, 29,231.52 and 6,158.19 is: 9,239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.14 : 29,231.52 = 6,158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.14/29,231.52 = 6,158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.14x = 29,231.52 × 6,158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.14x = 180,013,254.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,013,254.15/19,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.44

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