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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.54, 28,999.44 and 6,850.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.54, 28,999.44 and 6,850.86 is: 10,276.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.54 : 28,999.44 = 6,850.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.54/28,999.44 = 6,850.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.54x = 28,999.44 × 6,850.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.54x = 198,671,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,671,103.52/19,332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.51

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