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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.24, 28,740.72 and 6,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.24, 28,740.72 and 6,009.72 is: 9,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.24 : 28,740.72 = 6,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.24/28,740.72 = 6,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.24x = 28,740.72 × 6,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.24x = 172,723,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,723,679.80/19,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.10

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