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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.36, 28,566.44 and 6,565.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.36, 28,566.44 and 6,565.36 is: 9,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.36 : 28,566.44 = 6,565.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.36/28,566.44 = 6,565.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.36x = 28,566.44 × 6,565.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.36x = 187,548,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,548,962.52/19,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,847.49

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