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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.12, 28,771.10 and 6,697.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.12, 28,771.10 and 6,697.98 is: 10,049.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.12 : 28,771.10 = 6,697.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.12/28,771.10 = 6,697.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.12x = 28,771.10 × 6,697.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.12x = 192,708,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,708,252.38/19,176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.39

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