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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.56, 28,735.92 and 6,008.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,156.56, 28,735.92 and 6,008.64 is: 9,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,156.56 : 28,735.92 = 6,008.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,156.56/28,735.92 = 6,008.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,156.56x = 28,735.92 × 6,008.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,156.56x = 172,663,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,663,798.35/19,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.30

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