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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.33, 28,731.50 and 6,007.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.33, 28,731.50 and 6,007.73 is: 9,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.33 : 28,731.50 = 6,007.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.33/28,731.50 = 6,007.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.33x = 28,731.50 × 6,007.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.33x = 172,611,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,611,094.50/19,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.60

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