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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.78, 28,853.77 and 6,088.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.78, 28,853.77 and 6,088.44 is: 9,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.78 : 28,853.77 = 6,088.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.78/28,853.77 = 6,088.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.78x = 28,853.77 × 6,088.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.78x = 175,674,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,674,447.42/19,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,131.74

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