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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.36, 28,895.74 and 6,785.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.36, 28,895.74 and 6,785.17 is: 10,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.36 : 28,895.74 = 6,785.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.36/28,895.74 = 6,785.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.36x = 28,895.74 × 6,785.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.36x = 196,062,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,062,418.97/19,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.64

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