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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.84, 28,977.48 and 6,839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.84, 28,977.48 and 6,839.18 is: 10,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.84 : 28,977.48 = 6,839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.84/28,977.48 = 6,839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.84x = 28,977.48 × 6,839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.84x = 198,182,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,182,201.67/19,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.02

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