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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.24, 28,975.38 and 6,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.24, 28,975.38 and 6,173.24 is: 9,255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.24 : 28,975.38 = 6,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.24/28,975.38 = 6,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.24x = 28,975.38 × 6,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.24x = 178,871,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,871,974.83/19,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.87

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