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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.83, 28,505.95 and 6,526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.83, 28,505.95 and 6,526.52 is: 9,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.83 : 28,505.95 = 6,526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.83/28,505.95 = 6,526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.83x = 28,505.95 × 6,526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.83x = 186,044,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,044,779.55/19,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.28

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