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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,014.94, 28,502.28 and 6,361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,014.94, 28,502.28 and 6,361.51 is: 9,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,014.94 : 28,502.28 = 6,361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,014.94/28,502.28 = 6,361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,014.94x = 28,502.28 × 6,361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,014.94x = 181,317,539.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,317,539.24/19,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,535.53

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