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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.34, 28,872.22 and 6,099.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.34, 28,872.22 and 6,099.74 is: 9,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.34 : 28,872.22 = 6,099.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.34/28,872.22 = 6,099.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.34x = 28,872.22 × 6,099.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.34x = 176,113,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,113,035.22/19,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.47

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