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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.64, 28,849.56 and 6,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.64, 28,849.56 and 6,082.24 is: 9,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.64 : 28,849.56 = 6,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.64/28,849.56 = 6,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.64x = 28,849.56 × 6,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.64x = 175,469,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,469,947.81/19,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.97

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