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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,323.79, 28,987.04 and 6,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,323.79, 28,987.04 and 6,177.22 is: 9,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,323.79 : 28,987.04 = 6,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,323.79/28,987.04 = 6,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,323.79x = 28,987.04 × 6,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,323.79x = 179,059,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,059,323.23/19,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.26

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