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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.53, 29,951.30 and 6,114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.53, 29,951.30 and 6,114.73 is: 9,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.53 : 29,951.30 = 6,114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.53/29,951.30 = 6,114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.53x = 29,951.30 × 6,114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.53x = 183,144,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,144,082.08/19,967.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.10

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