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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.68, 28,741.66 and 6,007.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.68, 28,741.66 and 6,007.52 is: 9,012.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.68 : 28,741.66 = 6,007.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.68/28,741.66 = 6,007.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.68x = 28,741.66 × 6,007.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.68x = 172,666,097.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666,097.28/19,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.42

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