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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.65, 28,996.82 and 6,853.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.65, 28,996.82 and 6,853.17 is: 10,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.65 : 28,996.82 = 6,853.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.65/28,996.82 = 6,853.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.65x = 28,996.82 × 6,853.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.65x = 198,720,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,720,102.65/19,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278.46

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