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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.73, 28,549.72 and 6,552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.73, 28,549.72 and 6,552.62 is: 9,829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.73 : 28,549.72 = 6,552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.73/28,549.72 = 6,552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.73x = 28,549.72 × 6,552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.73x = 187,075,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,075,433.50/19,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.15

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