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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.89, 28,906.14 and 6,124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.89, 28,906.14 and 6,124.19 is: 9,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.89 : 28,906.14 = 6,124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.89/28,906.14 = 6,124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.89x = 28,906.14 × 6,124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.89x = 177,026,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,026,549.00/19,274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.31

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