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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.14, 28,989.83 and 6,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.14, 28,989.83 and 6,174.42 is: 9,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.14 : 28,989.83 = 6,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.14/28,989.83 = 6,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.14x = 28,989.83 × 6,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.14x = 178,995,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,995,386.15/19,325.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.31

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