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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.65, 29,244.99 and 6,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.65, 29,244.99 and 6,351 is: 9,525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.65 : 29,244.99 = 6,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.65/29,244.99 = 6,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.65x = 29,244.99 × 6,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.65x = 185,734,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,734,931.49/19,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,525.53

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