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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.04, 28,759.58 and 6,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.04, 28,759.58 and 6,026.56 is: 9,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.04 : 28,759.58 = 6,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.04/28,759.58 = 6,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.04x = 28,759.58 × 6,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.04x = 173,321,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,321,334.44/19,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.85

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