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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,039.83, 28,561.68 and 6,558.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,039.83, 28,561.68 and 6,558.23 is: 9,838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,039.83 : 28,561.68 = 6,558.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,039.83/28,561.68 = 6,558.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,039.83x = 28,561.68 × 6,558.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,039.83x = 187,314,066.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,314,066.63/19,039.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.01

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