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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,492.88, 29,242.91 and 6,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,492.88, 29,242.91 and 6,169.23 is: 9,254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,492.88 : 29,242.91 = 6,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,492.88/29,242.91 = 6,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,492.88x = 29,242.91 × 6,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,492.88x = 180,406,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,406,253.08/19,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,254.98

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