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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.56, 28,893.76 and 6,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.56, 28,893.76 and 6,114.88 is: 9,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.56 : 28,893.76 = 6,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.56/28,893.76 = 6,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.56x = 28,893.76 × 6,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.56x = 176,681,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,681,875.15/19,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.29

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