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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.40, 28,983.60 and 6,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.40, 28,983.60 and 6,175.20 is: 9,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.40 : 28,983.60 = 6,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.40/28,983.60 = 6,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.40x = 28,983.60 × 6,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.40x = 178,979,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,979,526.72/19,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.80

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