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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.72, 28,893.83 and 6,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.72, 28,893.83 and 6,114.24 is: 9,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.72 : 28,893.83 = 6,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.72/28,893.83 = 6,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.72x = 28,893.83 × 6,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.72x = 176,663,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,663,780.57/19,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.23

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