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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,323.54, 28,986.66 and 6,176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,323.54, 28,986.66 and 6,176.97 is: 9,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,323.54 : 28,986.66 = 6,176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,323.54/28,986.66 = 6,176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,323.54x = 28,986.66 × 6,176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,323.54x = 179,049,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,049,729.22/19,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.89

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