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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.13, 28,723.70 and 6,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.13, 28,723.70 and 6,002.52 is: 9,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.13 : 28,723.70 = 6,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.13/28,723.70 = 6,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.13x = 28,723.70 × 6,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.13x = 172,414,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,414,583.72/19,149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.78

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