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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162, 28,742.97 and 6,015.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162, 28,742.97 and 6,015.38 is: 9,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162 : 28,742.97 = 6,015.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162/28,742.97 = 6,015.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162x = 28,742.97 × 6,015.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162x = 172,899,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899,886.88/19,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.06

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