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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.31, 28,759.86 and 6,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.31, 28,759.86 and 6,022.44 is: 9,034.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.31 : 28,759.86 = 6,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.31/28,759.86 = 6,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.31x = 28,759.86 × 6,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.31x = 173,204,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,204,531.26/19,171.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,034.57

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