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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.64, 28,858.56 and 6,088.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.64, 28,858.56 and 6,088.24 is: 9,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.64 : 28,858.56 = 6,088.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.64/28,858.56 = 6,088.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.64x = 28,858.56 × 6,088.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.64x = 175,697,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,697,839.33/19,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.97

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