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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.94, 28,736.87 and 6,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.94, 28,736.87 and 6,011.33 is: 9,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.94 : 28,736.87 = 6,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.94/28,736.87 = 6,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.94x = 28,736.87 × 6,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.94x = 172,746,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,746,808.74/19,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.98

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