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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.55, 28,984.63 and 6,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.55, 28,984.63 and 6,177.34 is: 9,261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.55 : 28,984.63 = 6,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.55/28,984.63 = 6,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.55x = 28,984.63 × 6,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.55x = 179,047,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,047,914.28/19,332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.47

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