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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.23, 28,567.85 and 6,568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.23, 28,567.85 and 6,568.83 is: 9,853.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.23 : 28,567.85 = 6,568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.23/28,567.85 = 6,568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.23x = 28,567.85 × 6,568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.23x = 187,657,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,657,350.12/19,045.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.25

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