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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.74, 28,992.78 and 6,178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.74, 28,992.78 and 6,178.58 is: 9,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.74 : 28,992.78 = 6,178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.74/28,992.78 = 6,178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.74x = 28,992.78 × 6,178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.74x = 179,134,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,134,210.65/19,329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.29

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