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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,228.77, 28,842.97 and 6,081.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,228.77, 28,842.97 and 6,081.15 is: 9,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,228.77 : 28,842.97 = 6,081.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,228.77/28,842.97 = 6,081.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,228.77x = 28,842.97 × 6,081.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,228.77x = 175,398,427.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,398,427.02/19,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,121.67

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