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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.66, 28,736.42 and 6,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.66, 28,736.42 and 6,011.04 is: 9,016.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.66 : 28,736.42 = 6,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.66/28,736.42 = 6,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.66x = 28,736.42 × 6,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.66x = 172,735,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,735,770.08/19,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.54

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