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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,148.83, 28,723.26 and 6,002.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,148.83, 28,723.26 and 6,002.23 is: 9,003.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,148.83 : 28,723.26 = 6,002.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,148.83/28,723.26 = 6,002.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,148.83x = 28,723.26 × 6,002.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,148.83x = 172,403,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,403,502.88/19,148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.34

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