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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.20, 28,996.61 and 6,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.20, 28,996.61 and 6,184.44 is: 9,274.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.20 : 28,996.61 = 6,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.20/28,996.61 = 6,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.20x = 28,996.61 × 6,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.20x = 179,327,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,327,794.75/19,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.68

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