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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,223.68, 28,838.60 and 6,079.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,223.68, 28,838.60 and 6,079.13 is: 9,119.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,223.68 : 28,838.60 = 6,079.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,223.68/28,838.60 = 6,079.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,223.68x = 28,838.60 × 6,079.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,223.68x = 175,313,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,313,598.42/19,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.67

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