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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.52, 28,756.89 and 6,024.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.52, 28,756.89 and 6,024.54 is: 9,036.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.52 : 28,756.89 = 6,024.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.52/28,756.89 = 6,024.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.52x = 28,756.89 × 6,024.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.52x = 173,247,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,247,034.08/19,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,036.22

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