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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,307.90, 28,955.68 and 6,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,307.90, 28,955.68 and 6,157.19 is: 9,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,307.90 : 28,955.68 = 6,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,307.90/28,955.68 = 6,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,307.90x = 28,955.68 × 6,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,307.90x = 178,285,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,285,623.34/19,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.82

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