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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.23, 28,737.32 and 6,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.23, 28,737.32 and 6,011.63 is: 9,017.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.23 : 28,737.32 = 6,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.23/28,737.32 = 6,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.23x = 28,737.32 × 6,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.23x = 172,757,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,757,961.29/19,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.43

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