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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.68, 28,738.65 and 6,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,156.68, 28,738.65 and 6,005.52 is: 9,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,156.68 : 28,738.65 = 6,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,156.68/28,738.65 = 6,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,156.68x = 28,738.65 × 6,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,156.68x = 172,590,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,590,537.35/19,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.42

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