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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,488.93, 29,236.46 and 6,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,488.93, 29,236.46 and 6,338.24 is: 9,508.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488.93 : 29,236.46 = 6,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488.93/29,236.46 = 6,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488.93x = 29,236.46 × 6,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488.93x = 185,307,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,307,700.23/19,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.36

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