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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.38, 28,761.63 and 6,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.38, 28,761.63 and 6,023.74 is: 9,037.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.38 : 28,761.63 = 6,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.38/28,761.63 = 6,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.38x = 28,761.63 × 6,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.38x = 173,252,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,252,581.10/19,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.04

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