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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027, 28,540.59 and 6,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027, 28,540.59 and 6,715 is: 10,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027 : 28,540.59 = 6,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027/28,540.59 = 6,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027x = 28,540.59 × 6,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027x = 191,650,061.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,650,061.85/19,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.53

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