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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.56, 28,986.14 and 6,178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.56, 28,986.14 and 6,178.34 is: 9,262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.56 : 28,986.14 = 6,178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.56/28,986.14 = 6,178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.56x = 28,986.14 × 6,178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.56x = 179,086,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,086,228.21/19,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,262.97

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