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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.06, 28,885.14 and 6,109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.06, 28,885.14 and 6,109.49 is: 9,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.06 : 28,885.14 = 6,109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.06/28,885.14 = 6,109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.06x = 28,885.14 × 6,109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.06x = 176,473,546.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,473,546.19/19,256.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.57

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