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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.41, 28,749.87 and 6,018.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.41, 28,749.87 and 6,018.78 is: 9,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.41 : 28,749.87 = 6,018.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.41/28,749.87 = 6,018.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.41x = 28,749.87 × 6,018.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.41x = 173,039,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,039,142.56/19,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.25

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