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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.65, 28,580.34 and 6,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.65, 28,580.34 and 6,572.49 is: 9,859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.65 : 28,580.34 = 6,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.65/28,580.34 = 6,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.65x = 28,580.34 × 6,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.65x = 187,843,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,843,998.85/19,052.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.21

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