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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.74, 28,736.62 and 6,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.74, 28,736.62 and 6,011.14 is: 9,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.74 : 28,736.62 = 6,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.74/28,736.62 = 6,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.74x = 28,736.62 × 6,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.74x = 172,739,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,739,845.95/19,157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.71

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