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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,486.54, 29,232.64 and 6,155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,486.54, 29,232.64 and 6,155.02 is: 9,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,486.54 : 29,232.64 = 6,155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,486.54/29,232.64 = 6,155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,486.54x = 29,232.64 × 6,155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,486.54x = 179,927,483.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,927,483.85/19,486.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.42

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