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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.04, 28,996.19 and 6,000.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.04, 28,996.19 and 6,000.74 is: 9,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.04 : 28,996.19 = 6,000.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.04/28,996.19 = 6,000.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.04x = 28,996.19 × 6,000.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.04x = 173,998,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,998,597.18/19,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,002.39

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