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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.76, 28,573.40 and 6,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.76, 28,573.40 and 6,568.08 is: 9,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.76 : 28,573.40 = 6,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.76/28,573.40 = 6,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.76x = 28,573.40 × 6,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.76x = 187,672,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,672,377.07/19,046.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.24

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