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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.02, 28,724.76 and 6,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.02, 28,724.76 and 6,002.46 is: 9,003.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.02 : 28,724.76 = 6,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.02/28,724.76 = 6,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.02x = 28,724.76 × 6,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.02x = 172,419,222.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,419,222.91/19,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.61

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