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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.24, 28,995.60 and 6,182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.24, 28,995.60 and 6,182.88 is: 9,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.24 : 28,995.60 = 6,182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.24/28,995.60 = 6,182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.24x = 28,995.60 × 6,182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.24x = 179,276,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,276,315.33/19,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.44

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