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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.18, 28,871.58 and 6,099.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.18, 28,871.58 and 6,099.26 is: 9,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.18 : 28,871.58 = 6,099.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.18/28,871.58 = 6,099.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.18x = 28,871.58 × 6,099.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.18x = 176,095,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,095,273.03/19,247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.15

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