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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.80, 28,723.20 and 6,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.80, 28,723.20 and 6,001.17 is: 9,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.80 : 28,723.20 = 6,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.80/28,723.20 = 6,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.80x = 28,723.20 × 6,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.80x = 172,372,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,372,806.14/19,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.76

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