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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.92, 28,872.91 and 6,101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.92, 28,872.91 and 6,101.31 is: 9,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.92 : 28,872.91 = 6,101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.92/28,872.91 = 6,101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.92x = 28,872.91 × 6,101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.92x = 176,162,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,162,690.41/19,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.30

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