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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,117.44, 28,663.72 and 6,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,117.44, 28,663.72 and 6,636.50 is: 9,950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,117.44 : 28,663.72 = 6,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,117.44/28,663.72 = 6,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,117.44x = 28,663.72 × 6,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,117.44x = 190,226,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,226,777.78/19,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.43

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