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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.24, 28,709.56 and 6,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.24, 28,709.56 and 6,663.12 is: 9,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.24 : 28,709.56 = 6,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.24/28,709.56 = 6,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.24x = 28,709.56 × 6,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.24x = 191,295,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,295,243.43/19,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,994.40

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