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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,310.24, 28,969.28 and 6,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,310.24, 28,969.28 and 6,162.24 is: 9,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,310.24 : 28,969.28 = 6,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,310.24/28,969.28 = 6,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,310.24x = 28,969.28 × 6,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,310.24x = 178,515,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,515,655.99/19,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.61

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