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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.48, 28,552.91 and 6,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.48, 28,552.91 and 6,555.23 is: 9,832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.48 : 28,552.91 = 6,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.48/28,552.91 = 6,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.48x = 28,552.91 × 6,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.48x = 187,170,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,170,823.75/19,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.73

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