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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.48, 28,762.97 and 6,026.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.48, 28,762.97 and 6,026.90 is: 9,041.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.48 : 28,762.97 = 6,026.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.48/28,762.97 = 6,026.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.48x = 28,762.97 × 6,026.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.48x = 173,351,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,351,369.94/19,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.21

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