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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.54, 28,761.91 and 6,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.54, 28,761.91 and 6,023.90 is: 9,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.54 : 28,761.91 = 6,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.54/28,761.91 = 6,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.54x = 28,761.91 × 6,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.54x = 173,258,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,258,812.80/19,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.29

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