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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.58, 28,994.18 and 6,182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.58, 28,994.18 and 6,182.82 is: 9,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.58 : 28,994.18 = 6,182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.58/28,994.18 = 6,182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.58x = 28,994.18 × 6,182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.58x = 179,265,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,265,765.07/19,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.25

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