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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.62, 28,998.06 and 6,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.62, 28,998.06 and 6,181.24 is: 9,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.62 : 28,998.06 = 6,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.62/28,998.06 = 6,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.62x = 28,998.06 × 6,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.62x = 179,243,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,243,968.39/19,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.50

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