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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,489.94, 29,230.70 and 6,163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,489.94, 29,230.70 and 6,163.97 is: 9,244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,489.94 : 29,230.70 = 6,163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,489.94/29,230.70 = 6,163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,489.94x = 29,230.70 × 6,163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,489.94x = 180,177,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,177,157.88/19,489.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.63

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