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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.72, 28,870.16 and 6,095.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.72, 28,870.16 and 6,095.61 is: 9,145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.72 : 28,870.16 = 6,095.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.72/28,870.16 = 6,095.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.72x = 28,870.16 × 6,095.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.72x = 175,981,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,981,205.52/19,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.34

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