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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,261.56, 28,893.34 and 6,114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,261.56, 28,893.34 and 6,114.96 is: 9,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,261.56 : 28,893.34 = 6,114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,261.56/28,893.34 = 6,114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,261.56x = 28,893.34 × 6,114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,261.56x = 176,681,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,681,618.37/19,261.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.76

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