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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.37, 28,728.56 and 6,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.37, 28,728.56 and 6,005.80 is: 9,008.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.37 : 28,728.56 = 6,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.37/28,728.56 = 6,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.37x = 28,728.56 × 6,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.37x = 172,537,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,537,985.65/19,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.70

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