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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.48, 28,785.24 and 6,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.48, 28,785.24 and 6,042.87 is: 9,064.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.48 : 28,785.24 = 6,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.48/28,785.24 = 6,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.48x = 28,785.24 × 6,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.48x = 173,945,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,945,571.18/19,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.63

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