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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.30, 28,760.64 and 6,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.30, 28,760.64 and 6,026.38 is: 9,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.30 : 28,760.64 = 6,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.30/28,760.64 = 6,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.30x = 28,760.64 × 6,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.30x = 173,322,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,322,545.68/19,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.32

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