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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.93, 28,997.57 and 6,181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.93, 28,997.57 and 6,181.77 is: 9,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.93 : 28,997.57 = 6,181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.93/28,997.57 = 6,181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.93x = 28,997.57 × 6,181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.93x = 179,256,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,256,432.49/19,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.08

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