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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.29, 28,557.51 and 6,553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.29, 28,557.51 and 6,553.29 is: 9,830.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.29 : 28,557.51 = 6,553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.29/28,557.51 = 6,553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.29x = 28,557.51 × 6,553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.29x = 187,145,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,145,644.71/19,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.99

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