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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.54, 28,878.34 and 6,104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.54, 28,878.34 and 6,104.95 is: 9,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.54 : 28,878.34 = 6,104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.54/28,878.34 = 6,104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.54x = 28,878.34 × 6,104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.54x = 176,300,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,300,821.78/19,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.75

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