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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.70, 28,997.36 and 6,184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.70, 28,997.36 and 6,184.94 is: 9,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.70 : 28,997.36 = 6,184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.70/28,997.36 = 6,184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.70x = 28,997.36 × 6,184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.70x = 179,346,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,346,931.76/19,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,275.43

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