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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.56, 28,734.12 and 6,009.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,156.56, 28,734.12 and 6,009.36 is: 9,013.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,156.56 : 28,734.12 = 6,009.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,156.56/28,734.12 = 6,009.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,156.56x = 28,734.12 × 6,009.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,156.56x = 172,673,671.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,673,671.36/19,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.81

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