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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.96, 28,855.28 and 6,088.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.96, 28,855.28 and 6,088.56 is: 9,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.96 : 28,855.28 = 6,088.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.96/28,855.28 = 6,088.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.96x = 28,855.28 × 6,088.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.96x = 175,687,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,687,103.60/19,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,133.26

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