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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,328.60, 28,993.66 and 6,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,328.60, 28,993.66 and 6,002.96 is: 9,004.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,328.60 : 28,993.66 = 6,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,328.60/28,993.66 = 6,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,328.60x = 28,993.66 × 6,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,328.60x = 174,047,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,047,781.23/19,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.68

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