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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,334.70, 28,995.86 and 6,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,334.70, 28,995.86 and 6,183.94 is: 9,273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,334.70 : 28,995.86 = 6,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,334.70/28,995.86 = 6,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,334.70x = 28,995.86 × 6,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,334.70x = 179,308,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,308,658.49/19,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,273.93

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