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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.37, 28,761.68 and 6,023.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.37, 28,761.68 and 6,023.75 is: 9,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.37 : 28,761.68 = 6,023.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.37/28,761.68 = 6,023.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.37x = 28,761.68 × 6,023.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.37x = 173,252,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,252,995.97/19,171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.07

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