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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.31, 28,761.36 and 6,023.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.31, 28,761.36 and 6,023.44 is: 9,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.31 : 28,761.36 = 6,023.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.31/28,761.36 = 6,023.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.31x = 28,761.36 × 6,023.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.31x = 173,242,326.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,242,326.28/19,172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.07

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