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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.99, 28,874.31 and 6,101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.99, 28,874.31 and 6,101.07 is: 9,151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.99 : 28,874.31 = 6,101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.99/28,874.31 = 6,101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.99x = 28,874.31 × 6,101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.99x = 176,164,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,164,186.51/19,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.87

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