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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.50, 29,992.29 and 6,143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.50, 29,992.29 and 6,143.50 is: 9,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.50 : 29,992.29 = 6,143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.50/29,992.29 = 6,143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.50x = 29,992.29 × 6,143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.50x = 184,257,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,257,633.62/19,994.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,215.42

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