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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.87, 28,729.31 and 6,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.87, 28,729.31 and 6,006.30 is: 9,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.87 : 28,729.31 = 6,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.87/28,729.31 = 6,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.87x = 28,729.31 × 6,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.87x = 172,556,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,556,824.62/19,152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.45

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