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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.36, 29,802.36 and 6,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.36, 29,802.36 and 6,014 is: 9,022.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.36 : 29,802.36 = 6,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.36/29,802.36 = 6,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.36x = 29,802.36 × 6,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.36x = 179,231,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,393.04/19,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.31

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