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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.72, 28,853.82 and 6,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.72, 28,853.82 and 6,085.80 is: 9,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.72 : 28,853.82 = 6,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.72/28,853.82 = 6,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.72x = 28,853.82 × 6,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.72x = 175,598,577.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,598,577.76/19,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,129.73

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