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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.68, 28,737.92 and 6,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.68, 28,737.92 and 6,012.04 is: 9,018.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.68 : 28,737.92 = 6,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.68/28,737.92 = 6,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.68x = 28,737.92 × 6,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.68x = 172,773,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,773,524.56/19,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.03

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