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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.13, 28,597.64 and 6,588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.13, 28,597.64 and 6,588.60 is: 9,881.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.13 : 28,597.64 = 6,588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.13/28,597.64 = 6,588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.13x = 28,597.64 × 6,588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.13x = 188,418,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,418,410.90/19,068.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.33

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