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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,326.72, 28,989.36 and 6,178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,326.72, 28,989.36 and 6,178.72 is: 9,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,326.72 : 28,989.36 = 6,178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,326.72/28,989.36 = 6,178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,326.72x = 28,989.36 × 6,178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,326.72x = 179,117,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,117,138.42/19,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.85

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