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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,308.68, 28,967.40 and 6,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,308.68, 28,967.40 and 6,161.84 is: 9,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,308.68 : 28,967.40 = 6,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,308.68/28,967.40 = 6,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,308.68x = 28,967.40 × 6,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,308.68x = 178,492,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,492,484.02/19,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.16

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