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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.35, 28,554.93 and 6,553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.35, 28,554.93 and 6,553.73 is: 9,831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.35 : 28,554.93 = 6,553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.35/28,554.93 = 6,553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.35x = 28,554.93 × 6,553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.35x = 187,141,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,141,158.61/19,035.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.24

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