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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.63, 28,808.43 and 6,059.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.63, 28,808.43 and 6,059.01 is: 9,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.63 : 28,808.43 = 6,059.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.63/28,808.43 = 6,059.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.63x = 28,808.43 × 6,059.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.63x = 174,550,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,550,565.45/19,205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.51

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