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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.47, 28,993.02 and 6,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.47, 28,993.02 and 6,176.71 is: 9,265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.47 : 28,993.02 = 6,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.47/28,993.02 = 6,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.47x = 28,993.02 × 6,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.47x = 179,081,476.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,081,476.56/19,327.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.65

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