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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.49, 28,872.06 and 6,099.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.49, 28,872.06 and 6,099.57 is: 9,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.49 : 28,872.06 = 6,099.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.49/28,872.06 = 6,099.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.49x = 28,872.06 × 6,099.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.49x = 176,107,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,107,151.01/19,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.62

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