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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.54, 28,994.31 and 6,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.54, 28,994.31 and 6,177.90 is: 9,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.54 : 28,994.31 = 6,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.54/28,994.31 = 6,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.54x = 28,994.31 × 6,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.54x = 179,123,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,123,947.75/19,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.29

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