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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.52, 28,759.88 and 6,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.52, 28,759.88 and 6,026.56 is: 9,039.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.52 : 28,759.88 = 6,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.52/28,759.88 = 6,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.52x = 28,759.88 × 6,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.52x = 173,323,142.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,323,142.41/19,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,039.24

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