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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.51, 28,769.27 and 6,033.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.51, 28,769.27 and 6,033.21 is: 9,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.51 : 28,769.27 = 6,033.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.51/28,769.27 = 6,033.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.51x = 28,769.27 × 6,033.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.51x = 173,571,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,571,017.29/19,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,049.82

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