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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.73, 28,564.10 and 6,566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.73, 28,564.10 and 6,566.33 is: 9,849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.73 : 28,564.10 = 6,566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.73/28,564.10 = 6,566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.73x = 28,564.10 × 6,566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.73x = 187,561,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,561,131.10/19,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,849.49

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