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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.41, 28,723.52 and 6,000.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.41, 28,723.52 and 6,000.89 is: 9,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.41 : 28,723.52 = 6,000.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.41/28,723.52 = 6,000.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.41x = 28,723.52 × 6,000.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.41x = 172,366,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,366,716.89/19,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.62

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