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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,327.79, 28,995.33 and 6,176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,327.79, 28,995.33 and 6,176.63 is: 9,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,327.79 : 28,995.33 = 6,176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,327.79/28,995.33 = 6,176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,327.79x = 28,995.33 × 6,176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,327.79x = 179,093,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,093,425.14/19,327.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.11

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