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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.80, 28,730.40 and 6,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.80, 28,730.40 and 6,002.80 is: 9,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.80 : 28,730.40 = 6,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.80/28,730.40 = 6,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.80x = 28,730.40 × 6,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.80x = 172,462,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,462,845.12/19,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.05

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