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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,331.20, 28,995.84 and 6,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,331.20, 28,995.84 and 6,851 is: 10,276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,331.20 : 28,995.84 = 6,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,331.20/28,995.84 = 6,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,331.20x = 28,995.84 × 6,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,331.20x = 198,650,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,650,499.84/19,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.16

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