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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.90, 28,744.71 and 6,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.90, 28,744.71 and 6,012.38 is: 9,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.90 : 28,744.71 = 6,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.90/28,744.71 = 6,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.90x = 28,744.71 × 6,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.90x = 172,824,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,824,168.83/19,159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.10

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