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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.99, 28,926.23 and 6,138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.99, 28,926.23 and 6,138.39 is: 9,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.99 : 28,926.23 = 6,138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.99/28,926.23 = 6,138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.99x = 28,926.23 × 6,138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.99x = 177,560,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,560,450.28/19,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.62

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