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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.78, 28,886.85 and 6,111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.78, 28,886.85 and 6,111.30 is: 9,167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.78 : 28,886.85 = 6,111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.78/28,886.85 = 6,111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.78x = 28,886.85 × 6,111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.78x = 176,536,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,536,169.43/19,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.96

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