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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.43, 28,737.62 and 6,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.43, 28,737.62 and 6,011.83 is: 9,017.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.43 : 28,737.62 = 6,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.43/28,737.62 = 6,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.43x = 28,737.62 × 6,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.43x = 172,765,686.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,765,686.04/19,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.74

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