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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.80, 28,870.20 and 6,099.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.80, 28,870.20 and 6,099.15 is: 9,148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.80 : 28,870.20 = 6,099.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.80/28,870.20 = 6,099.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.80x = 28,870.20 × 6,099.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.80x = 176,083,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,083,680.33/19,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.73

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