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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.74, 28,732.11 and 6,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.74, 28,732.11 and 6,008.14 is: 9,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.74 : 28,732.11 = 6,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.74/28,732.11 = 6,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.74x = 28,732.11 × 6,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.74x = 172,626,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,626,539.38/19,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.21

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