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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.74, 28,995.21 and 6,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.74, 28,995.21 and 6,183.42 is: 9,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.74 : 28,995.21 = 6,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.74/28,995.21 = 6,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.74x = 28,995.21 × 6,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.74x = 179,289,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,289,561.42/19,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.28

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