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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.30, 28,999.56 and 6,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.30, 28,999.56 and 6,185.67 is: 9,278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.30 : 28,999.56 = 6,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.30/28,999.56 = 6,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.30x = 28,999.56 × 6,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.30x = 179,381,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,381,708.31/19,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.38

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