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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.90, 29,275.98 and 6,187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.90, 29,275.98 and 6,187.34 is: 9,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.90 : 29,275.98 = 6,187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.90/29,275.98 = 6,187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.90x = 29,275.98 × 6,187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.90x = 181,140,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,140,442.09/19,514.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.16

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