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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.16, 28,571.66 and 6,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.16, 28,571.66 and 6,727.16 is: 10,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.16 : 28,571.66 = 6,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.16/28,571.66 = 6,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.16x = 28,571.66 × 6,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.16x = 192,206,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,206,128.29/19,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.31

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