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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.43, 29,252.84 and 6,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.43, 29,252.84 and 6,171.68 is: 9,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.43 : 29,252.84 = 6,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.43/29,252.84 = 6,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.43x = 29,252.84 × 6,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.43x = 180,539,209.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,539,209.84/19,498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.17

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