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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.29, 28,996.08 and 6,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.29, 28,996.08 and 6,177.13 is: 9,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.29 : 28,996.08 = 6,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.29/28,996.08 = 6,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.29x = 28,996.08 × 6,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.29x = 179,112,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,112,555.65/19,328.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,266.86

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