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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,324.74, 28,972.92 and 6,169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,324.74, 28,972.92 and 6,169.52 is: 9,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,324.74 : 28,972.92 = 6,169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,324.74/28,972.92 = 6,169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,324.74x = 28,972.92 × 6,169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,324.74x = 178,749,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,749,009.40/19,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.75

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