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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.03, 28,897.24 and 6,117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.03, 28,897.24 and 6,117.21 is: 9,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.03 : 28,897.24 = 6,117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.03/28,897.24 = 6,117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.03x = 28,897.24 × 6,117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.03x = 176,770,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,770,485.50/19,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,175.72

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