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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,225.98, 28,839.21 and 6,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,225.98, 28,839.21 and 6,079.50 is: 9,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,225.98 : 28,839.21 = 6,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,225.98/28,839.21 = 6,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,225.98x = 28,839.21 × 6,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,225.98x = 175,327,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,327,977.20/19,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,119.33

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