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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.24, 28,997.10 and 6,183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.24, 28,997.10 and 6,183.88 is: 9,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.24 : 28,997.10 = 6,183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.24/28,997.10 = 6,183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.24x = 28,997.10 × 6,183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.24x = 179,314,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,314,586.75/19,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.94

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