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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.30, 28,726.65 and 6,000.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.30, 28,726.65 and 6,000.30 is: 9,001.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.30 : 28,726.65 = 6,000.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.30/28,726.65 = 6,000.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.30x = 28,726.65 × 6,000.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.30x = 172,368,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,368,518.00/19,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.30

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