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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.44, 28,993.80 and 6,181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.44, 28,993.80 and 6,181.82 is: 9,272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.44 : 28,993.80 = 6,181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.44/28,993.80 = 6,181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.44x = 28,993.80 × 6,181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.44x = 179,234,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,234,452.72/19,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.61

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