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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287.72, 28,934.91 and 6,636.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287.72, 28,934.91 and 6,636.87 is: 9,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287.72 : 28,934.91 = 6,636.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287.72/28,934.91 = 6,636.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287.72x = 28,934.91 × 6,636.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287.72x = 192,037,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,037,236.13/19,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.45

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