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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.71, 28,721.58 and 6,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.71, 28,721.58 and 6,001.12 is: 9,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.71 : 28,721.58 = 6,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.71/28,721.58 = 6,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.71x = 28,721.58 × 6,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.71x = 172,361,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,361,648.17/19,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.68

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