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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168.23, 28,755.99 and 6,024.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,168.23, 28,755.99 and 6,024.36 is: 9,037.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,168.23 : 28,755.99 = 6,024.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,168.23/28,755.99 = 6,024.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,168.23x = 28,755.99 × 6,024.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,168.23x = 173,236,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,236,435.92/19,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.69

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