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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.24, 28,973.66 and 6,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.24, 28,973.66 and 6,170.02 is: 9,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.24 : 28,973.66 = 6,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.24/28,973.66 = 6,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.24x = 28,973.66 × 6,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.24x = 178,768,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,768,061.67/19,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.50

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