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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,526.54, 29,278.59 and 6,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,526.54, 29,278.59 and 6,014.21 is: 9,017.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,526.54 : 29,278.59 = 6,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,526.54/29,278.59 = 6,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,526.54x = 29,278.59 × 6,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,526.54x = 176,087,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,087,588.76/19,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.86

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