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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.63, 28,772.19 and 6,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.63, 28,772.19 and 6,027.57 is: 9,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.63 : 28,772.19 = 6,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.63/28,772.19 = 6,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.63x = 28,772.19 × 6,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.63x = 173,426,389.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,426,389.28/19,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.22

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