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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.19, 28,758.40 and 6,029.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.19, 28,758.40 and 6,029.32 is: 9,043.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.19 : 28,758.40 = 6,029.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.19/28,758.40 = 6,029.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.19x = 28,758.40 × 6,029.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.19x = 173,393,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,393,422.35/19,173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.54

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