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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.62, 28,756.80 and 6,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.62, 28,756.80 and 6,023.70 is: 9,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.62 : 28,756.80 = 6,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.62/28,756.80 = 6,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.62x = 28,756.80 × 6,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.62x = 173,222,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,222,336.16/19,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.35

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