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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.80, 28,925.94 and 6,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.80, 28,925.94 and 6,138.20 is: 9,208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.80 : 28,925.94 = 6,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.80/28,925.94 = 6,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.80x = 28,925.94 × 6,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.80x = 177,553,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,553,300.24/19,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.34

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