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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,560.29, 29,331.72 and 6,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,560.29, 29,331.72 and 6,230.82 is: 9,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,560.29 : 29,331.72 = 6,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,560.29/29,331.72 = 6,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,560.29x = 29,331.72 × 6,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,560.29x = 182,760,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,760,777.60/19,560.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.46

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