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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.28, 29,948.34 and 6,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.28, 29,948.34 and 6,115.32 is: 9,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.28 : 29,948.34 = 6,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.28/29,948.34 = 6,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.28x = 29,948.34 × 6,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.28x = 183,143,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,143,682.57/19,966.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.65

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