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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.42, 28,601.35 and 6,588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.42, 28,601.35 and 6,588.61 is: 9,882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.42 : 28,601.35 = 6,588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.42/28,601.35 = 6,588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.42x = 28,601.35 × 6,588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.42x = 188,443,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,443,140.62/19,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.47

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