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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.68, 28,853.37 and 6,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.68, 28,853.37 and 6,087.14 is: 9,130.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.68 : 28,853.37 = 6,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.68/28,853.37 = 6,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.68x = 28,853.37 × 6,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.68x = 175,634,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,634,358.39/19,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.18

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