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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.75, 28,732.12 and 6,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.75, 28,732.12 and 6,008.18 is: 9,012.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.75 : 28,732.12 = 6,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.75/28,732.12 = 6,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.75x = 28,732.12 × 6,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.75x = 172,627,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,627,590.06/19,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.26

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