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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.23, 28,573.85 and 6,572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.23, 28,573.85 and 6,572.83 is: 9,859.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.23 : 28,573.85 = 6,572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.23/28,573.85 = 6,572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.23x = 28,573.85 × 6,572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.23x = 187,811,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,811,058.50/19,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.25

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