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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.36, 28,877.86 and 6,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.36, 28,877.86 and 6,103.44 is: 9,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.36 : 28,877.86 = 6,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.36/28,877.86 = 6,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.36x = 28,877.86 × 6,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.36x = 176,254,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,254,285.84/19,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.42

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