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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.30, 28,723.94 and 6,001.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.30, 28,723.94 and 6,001.67 is: 9,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.30 : 28,723.94 = 6,001.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.30/28,723.94 = 6,001.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.30x = 28,723.94 × 6,001.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.30x = 172,391,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,391,435.35/19,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.49

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