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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,306.56, 28,957.98 and 6,156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,306.56, 28,957.98 and 6,156.60 is: 9,234.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,306.56 : 28,957.98 = 6,156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,306.56/28,957.98 = 6,156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,306.56x = 28,957.98 × 6,156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,306.56x = 178,282,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,282,699.67/19,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.31

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