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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.52, 29,956.02 and 6,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.52, 29,956.02 and 6,114.28 is: 9,172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.52 : 29,956.02 = 6,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.52/29,956.02 = 6,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.52x = 29,956.02 × 6,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.52x = 183,159,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,159,493.97/19,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.41

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