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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.63, 28,875.38 and 6,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.63, 28,875.38 and 6,096.30 is: 9,145.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.63 : 28,875.38 = 6,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.63/28,875.38 = 6,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.63x = 28,875.38 × 6,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.63x = 176,032,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,032,948.61/19,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,145.22

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