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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.92, 29,349.15 and 6,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.92, 29,349.15 and 6,242.42 is: 9,360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.92 : 29,349.15 = 6,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.92/29,349.15 = 6,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.92x = 29,349.15 × 6,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.92x = 183,209,720.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,209,720.94/19,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.85

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