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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,153.83, 28,730.70 and 6,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,153.83, 28,730.70 and 6,006.18 is: 9,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,153.83 : 28,730.70 = 6,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,153.83/28,730.70 = 6,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,153.83x = 28,730.70 × 6,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,153.83x = 172,561,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,561,755.73/19,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.26

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