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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.83, 29,273.29 and 6,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.83, 29,273.29 and 6,188.88 is: 9,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.83 : 29,273.29 = 6,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.83/29,273.29 = 6,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.83x = 29,273.29 × 6,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.83x = 181,168,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,168,752.26/19,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,283.64

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