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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.85, 28,870.71 and 6,102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.85, 28,870.71 and 6,102.55 is: 9,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.85 : 28,870.71 = 6,102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.85/28,870.71 = 6,102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.85x = 28,870.71 × 6,102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.85x = 176,184,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,184,951.31/19,248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.01

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