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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.08, 28,891.86 and 6,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.08, 28,891.86 and 6,115.24 is: 9,172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.08 : 28,891.86 = 6,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.08/28,891.86 = 6,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.08x = 28,891.86 × 6,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.08x = 176,680,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,680,657.95/19,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.46

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