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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.07, 28,997.92 and 6,185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.07, 28,997.92 and 6,185.32 is: 9,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.07 : 28,997.92 = 6,185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.07/28,997.92 = 6,185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.07x = 28,997.92 × 6,185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.07x = 179,361,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,361,414.53/19,336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.00

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