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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.56, 28,735.62 and 6,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.56, 28,735.62 and 6,010.36 is: 9,015.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.56 : 28,735.62 = 6,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.56/28,735.62 = 6,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.56x = 28,735.62 × 6,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.56x = 172,711,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711,421.02/19,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.31

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