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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.05, 28,722.09 and 6,001.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.05, 28,722.09 and 6,001.44 is: 9,002.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.05 : 28,722.09 = 6,001.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.05/28,722.09 = 6,001.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.05x = 28,722.09 × 6,001.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.05x = 172,373,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,373,899.81/19,148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.16

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