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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,304.91, 28,957.05 and 6,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,304.91, 28,957.05 and 6,157.19 is: 9,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,304.91 : 28,957.05 = 6,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,304.91/28,957.05 = 6,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,304.91x = 28,957.05 × 6,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,304.91x = 178,293,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,293,913.90/19,304.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,235.68

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