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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.24, 28,995.96 and 6,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.24, 28,995.96 and 6,183.92 is: 9,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.24 : 28,995.96 = 6,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.24/28,995.96 = 6,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.24x = 28,995.96 × 6,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.24x = 179,308,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,308,696.96/19,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.03

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