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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.87, 28,872.61 and 6,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.87, 28,872.61 and 6,099.95 is: 9,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.87 : 28,872.61 = 6,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.87/28,872.61 = 6,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.87x = 28,872.61 × 6,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.87x = 176,121,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,121,333.01/19,247.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.17

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