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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.80, 28,879.20 and 6,105.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.80, 28,879.20 and 6,105.15 is: 9,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.80 : 28,879.20 = 6,105.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.80/28,879.20 = 6,105.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.80x = 28,879.20 × 6,105.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.80x = 176,311,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,311,847.88/19,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.73

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