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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.89, 28,990.71 and 6,184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.89, 28,990.71 and 6,184.55 is: 9,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.89 : 28,990.71 = 6,184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.89/28,990.71 = 6,184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.89x = 28,990.71 × 6,184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.89x = 179,294,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,294,568.01/19,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.59

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