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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.67, 28,556.91 and 6,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.67, 28,556.91 and 6,555.04 is: 9,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.67 : 28,556.91 = 6,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.67/28,556.91 = 6,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.67x = 28,556.91 × 6,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.67x = 187,191,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,191,615.93/19,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.21

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