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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.68, 28,740.15 and 6,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.68, 28,740.15 and 6,006.52 is: 9,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.68 : 28,740.15 = 6,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.68/28,740.15 = 6,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.68x = 28,740.15 × 6,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.68x = 172,628,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628,285.78/19,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.92

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