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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.95, 28,997.55 and 6,181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.95, 28,997.55 and 6,181.79 is: 9,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.95 : 28,997.55 = 6,181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.95/28,997.55 = 6,181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.95x = 28,997.55 × 6,181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.95x = 179,256,619.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,256,619.63/19,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.08

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