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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.23, 28,976.67 and 6,172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.23, 28,976.67 and 6,172.02 is: 9,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.23 : 28,976.67 = 6,172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.23/28,976.67 = 6,172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.23x = 28,976.67 × 6,172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.23x = 178,844,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,844,586.77/19,327.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.50

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