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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.74, 28,969.92 and 6,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.74, 28,969.92 and 6,167.52 is: 9,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.74 : 28,969.92 = 6,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.74/28,969.92 = 6,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.74x = 28,969.92 × 6,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.74x = 178,672,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,672,561.00/19,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.75

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