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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.26, 28,985.64 and 6,178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.26, 28,985.64 and 6,178.02 is: 9,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.26 : 28,985.64 = 6,178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.26/28,985.64 = 6,178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.26x = 28,985.64 × 6,178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.26x = 179,073,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,073,863.63/19,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.48

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