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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,496.39, 29,251.38 and 6,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,496.39, 29,251.38 and 6,171.44 is: 9,259.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,496.39 : 29,251.38 = 6,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,496.39/29,251.38 = 6,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,496.39x = 29,251.38 × 6,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,496.39x = 180,523,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,523,136.59/19,496.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.31

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