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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,172.98, 28,762.22 and 6,026.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,172.98, 28,762.22 and 6,026.39 is: 9,040.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,172.98 : 28,762.22 = 6,026.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,172.98/28,762.22 = 6,026.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,172.98x = 28,762.22 × 6,026.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,172.98x = 173,332,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,332,354.99/19,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.45

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