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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,206.96, 28,812.60 and 6,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,206.96, 28,812.60 and 6,055.44 is: 9,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,206.96 : 28,812.60 = 6,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,206.96/28,812.60 = 6,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,206.96x = 28,812.60 × 6,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,206.96x = 174,472,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,472,970.54/19,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.84

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