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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.40, 28,899.30 and 6,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.40, 28,899.30 and 6,115.40 is: 9,173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.40 : 28,899.30 = 6,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.40/28,899.30 = 6,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.40x = 28,899.30 × 6,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.40x = 176,730,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,730,779.22/19,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.96

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