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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.72, 28,732.17 and 6,678.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.72, 28,732.17 and 6,678.41 is: 10,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.72 : 28,732.17 = 6,678.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.72/28,732.17 = 6,678.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.72x = 28,732.17 × 6,678.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.72x = 191,885,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,885,067.79/19,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.98

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