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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.50, 28,728.74 and 6,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.50, 28,728.74 and 6,005.93 is: 9,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.50 : 28,728.74 = 6,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.50/28,728.74 = 6,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.50x = 28,728.74 × 6,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.50x = 172,542,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,542,672.80/19,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.89

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