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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.74, 29,806.36 and 6,014.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.74, 29,806.36 and 6,014.50 is: 9,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.74 : 29,806.36 = 6,014.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.74/29,806.36 = 6,014.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.74x = 29,806.36 × 6,014.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.74x = 179,270,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,270,352.22/19,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.73

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