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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.24, 28,974.42 and 6,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.24, 28,974.42 and 6,171 is: 9,256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.24 : 28,974.42 = 6,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.24/28,974.42 = 6,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.24x = 28,974.42 × 6,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.24x = 178,801,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,801,145.82/19,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,256.04

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