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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.71, 28,868.54 and 6,099.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.71, 28,868.54 and 6,099.10 is: 9,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.71 : 28,868.54 = 6,099.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.71/28,868.54 = 6,099.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.71x = 28,868.54 × 6,099.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.71x = 176,072,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,072,009.65/19,243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.59

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