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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.80, 28,737.03 and 6,679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.80, 28,737.03 and 6,679.62 is: 10,016.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.80 : 28,737.03 = 6,679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.80/28,737.03 = 6,679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.80x = 28,737.03 × 6,679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.80x = 191,952,440.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,952,440.33/19,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.93

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