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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.66, 28,994.23 and 6,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.66, 28,994.23 and 6,176.96 is: 9,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.66 : 28,994.23 = 6,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.66/28,994.23 = 6,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.66x = 28,994.23 × 6,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.66x = 179,096,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,096,198.94/19,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.32

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