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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.36, 28,514.88 and 6,536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.36, 28,514.88 and 6,536.64 is: 9,802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.36 : 28,514.88 = 6,536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.36/28,514.88 = 6,536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.36x = 28,514.88 × 6,536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.36x = 186,391,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,391,505.20/19,015.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.15

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