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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.46, 28,734.99 and 6,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,156.46, 28,734.99 and 6,008.94 is: 9,013.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,156.46 : 28,734.99 = 6,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,156.46/28,734.99 = 6,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,156.46x = 28,734.99 × 6,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,156.46x = 172,666,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666,830.81/19,156.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.50

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