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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.31, 28,609.72 and 6,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.31, 28,609.72 and 6,593.54 is: 9,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.31 : 28,609.72 = 6,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.31/28,609.72 = 6,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.31x = 28,609.72 × 6,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.31x = 188,639,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,639,173.68/19,072.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.74

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