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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,175.06, 28,730.68 and 6,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,175.06, 28,730.68 and 6,688.20 is: 10,021.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,175.06 : 28,730.68 = 6,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,175.06/28,730.68 = 6,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,175.06x = 28,730.68 × 6,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,175.06x = 192,156,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,156,533.98/19,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.17

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