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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,869.24, 29,800.62 and 6,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,869.24, 29,800.62 and 6,015 is: 9,021.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,869.24 : 29,800.62 = 6,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,869.24/29,800.62 = 6,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,869.24x = 29,800.62 × 6,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,869.24x = 179,250,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,250,729.30/19,869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.52

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