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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,317.96, 28,979.38 and 6,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,317.96, 28,979.38 and 6,835.06 is: 10,253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,317.96 : 28,979.38 = 6,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,317.96/28,979.38 = 6,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,317.96x = 28,979.38 × 6,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,317.96x = 198,075,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,075,801.06/19,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.45

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