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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,329.56, 28,996.10 and 6,002.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,329.56, 28,996.10 and 6,002.63 is: 9,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,329.56 : 28,996.10 = 6,002.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,329.56/28,996.10 = 6,002.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,329.56x = 28,996.10 × 6,002.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,329.56x = 174,052,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,052,729.77/19,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.49

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